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The average train between Sleaford and Edinburgh takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 21m
Duration
303 mi
Distance
£140
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sleaford to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 50m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 28m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 56m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Sleaford to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 302.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 4h 28m.

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