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.
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 9:23 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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Sleaford to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Sleaford to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Sleaford to Edinburgh train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Sleaford and Edinburgh is 374.5 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 4h 28m.