Train Sleaford to Derby from £33 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Derby takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 53m
Duration: 56 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 40m

£27–41

Sleaford to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Derby at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

10:17 PM → 12:18 AM
Arrives next day
2h 1m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 8:36 AM
2h • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 12:01 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:38 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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