Train Sleaford to Exeter from £138 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Exeter takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Exeter. 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 40m
Duration: 298 mi
Distance: £138
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 36m

£116–227

Sleaford to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

8:17 PM → 4:13 AM
Arrives next day
7h 56m • 3 changes
9:23 PM → 8:44 AM
Arrives next day
11h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Exeter? 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 Exeter.

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Distance: 297.6 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Exeter St Davids via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 36m.

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