Sleaford to Chelmsford Trains

Sleaford to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Chelmsford takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Chelmsford. 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 5m
Duration: 154 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...

2h 39m

£44–85

Sleaford to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 2m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
12:17 PM → 3:41 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 4:09 PM
2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 50m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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