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Sleaford to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Bournemouth takes 4h 56m 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.

4h 56m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 38m
£70–148

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 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 33m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 7m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 37m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 26m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 51m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 6m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 13m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 50m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 5m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 41m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 18m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 1m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 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.

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  • Distance: 232.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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 38m.

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