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The average train between Reading and Sleaford takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. 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 39m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reading to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 29m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways5h 57m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 19m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 27m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 29m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways3h 17m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 29m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 28m • 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.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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 Peterborough in around 3h 13m.

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