The average train between Rugby and Sleaford takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth High Level and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Sleaford station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Rugby to Sleaford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Sleaford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Rugby to Sleaford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Rugby and Sleaford is 90.5 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Sleaford via Tamworth High Level and Nottingham in around 3h 39m.