The average train between York and Sleaford takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Sleaford. 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 York and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Sleaford station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
York to Sleaford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Sleaford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your York to Sleaford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between York and Sleaford is 115.6 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from York to Sleaford via Grantham in around 2h 4m.