The average train between Sleaford and Leeds takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Leeds. 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Leeds station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Sleaford to Leeds train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Leeds train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Sleaford to Leeds train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Sleaford and Leeds is 116.5 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Leeds via Grantham in around 2h 6m.