The average train between Rotherham and Sleaford takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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.
Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Sleaford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Rotherham to Sleaford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Sleaford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Rotherham to Sleaford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Sleaford is 79.3 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Sleaford via Doncaster and Grantham in around 2h 39m.