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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Brighton takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 22m
£58–91

Sleaford to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Brighton. 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 Brighton at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 50m. 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)Thameslink3h 30m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 57m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsThameslink3h 57m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 36m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 2m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 27m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsThameslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 2m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 27m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 14m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 36m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsThameslink3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink3h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Brighton? 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 Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Brighton via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 22m.

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