The average train between Sleaford and Wakefield takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Wakefield station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Sleaford to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Sleaford to Wakefield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Sleaford and Wakefield is 105 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Wakefield Westgate via Grantham in around 1h 52m.