The average train between Sleaford and Sheffield takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. 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 Sheffield at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Sheffield station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Sleaford to Sheffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Sheffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Sleaford to Sheffield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Sheffield is 82.4 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Sheffield via Grantham and Doncaster in around 1h 57m.