The average train between Sleaford and Northampton takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Northampton. 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 Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Northampton at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Northampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Sleaford to Northampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Sleaford to Northampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Sleaford to Northampton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Hull Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Northampton is 89.1 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Northampton via Grantham, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 3h 19m.