The average train between Sleaford and Cardiff takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Sleaford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Cardiff station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Sleaford to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Sleaford to Cardiff train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Sleaford and Cardiff is 253.1 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Cardiff Central via Nottingham in around 5h 25m.