The average train between Sleaford and Dover takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Dover. 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 hourly between Sleaford and Dover. 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 Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Dover. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Dover station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Sleaford to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Sleaford to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Sleaford to Dover train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Dover is 239.1 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Dover Priory via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 38m.