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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Birkenhead takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Birkenhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 10m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sleaford to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 20m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Birkenhead? 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 Sleaford to Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Liverpool Lime Street via Grantham and Leeds in around 4h 31m.

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