There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Sleaford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
4h 53m£51–206Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain
6h 40m£39–218Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
10h 8m£52–107Drive 202.2 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Sleafordcar 202.2 mi
3h 44m£49–71Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
5h 39m£59–202
Bournemouth to Sleaford by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Sleaford is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Sleaford is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at St Denys Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Sleaford via Reading, Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Sleaford is 237 miles. The road distance is 203.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Sleaford without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 53m and costs £50 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Bournemouth to Sleaford, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Sleaford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Sleaford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Sleaford is to train via Reading which takes 4h 53m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Sleaford via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to St Denys Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 10h 8m.
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £27–40
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £11–18
- Peak
- £15–22
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–90
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–23
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Sleaford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Sleaford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Sleaford is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Bournemouth to Sleaford.
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