The average train between Sleaford and York takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 9:23 PM which arrives into York at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 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 York. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at York station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Sleaford to York train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to York train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at York station.
Book your Sleaford to York train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Sleaford and York is 115.6 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to York via Grantham in around 1h 58m.