The average train between Sleaford and Rugby takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Rugby at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Rugby station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Sleaford to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Sleaford to Rugby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Rugby is 90.5 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Rugby via Peterborough and Nuneaton in around 3h 29m.