Sleaford to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Bournemouth takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. 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 33m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain

4h 22m

£77–223

Sleaford to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:43 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:43 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 14m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 2:22 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:43 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 18m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 30m • 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.

Map of how to get from Sleaford to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 221.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Bournemouth via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 22m.

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