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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Cardiff takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Cardiff. 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 15m
Duration
269 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 14m
£90–173

Sleaford to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sleaford and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 1:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 15m. 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)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 54m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 5m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 19m • 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)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 26m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 5m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Cardiff? 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 Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Cardiff Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 14m.

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