Train Reading to Sleaford from £77 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Sleaford takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Sleaford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 44m

Duration

161 mi

Distance

£77

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Reading to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 35m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:49 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:49 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 54m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 34m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Sleaford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Reading to Sleaford.

Launch map view

Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Sleaford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 29m.

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