The average train between Sleaford and Durham takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Durham at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Durham station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Sleaford to Durham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Durham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Sleaford to Durham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Sleaford and Durham is 212 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Durham via Grantham in around 2h 56m.