The average train between Sleaford and Ludlow takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Ludlow. 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 Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Ludlow station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Sleaford to Ludlow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Ludlow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Sleaford to Ludlow train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Ludlow is 170.7 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Ludlow via Nottingham, Birmingham New Street, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 55m.