The average train between Sleaford and Dover takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Sleaford and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 51m. 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 Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Sleaford to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford 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 Southeastern.
The distance between Sleaford and Dover is 239.1 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Dover Priory via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 27m.