Sleaford to Bournemouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Bournemouth takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 1m
Duration: 233 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 37m

£65–148

Sleaford to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:17 PM → 8:54 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
5:16 PM → 10:09 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
6:23 PM → 10:21 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
7:17 PM → 12:10 AM
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4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
12:17 PM → 5:22 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Bournemouth? 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.

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Bournemouth via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 37m.

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