Sleaford to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Preston takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 44m
Duration: 158 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 28m

£55–91

Sleaford to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Preston. 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 Preston at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:38 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 4:41 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:43 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Preston? 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.