The average train between Sleaford and Buxton takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Buxton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Sleaford and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Buxton station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Sleaford to Buxton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Sleaford to Buxton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Sleaford to Buxton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Buxton is 104.2 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Buxton via Grantham, Doncaster, and Stockport in around 4h 34m.