The cheapest and fastest trains from Grantham to Sleaford
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grantham to Sleaford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grantham to Sleaford will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 2 trains that leave Grantham for Sleaford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Grantham to Sleaford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grantham to Sleaford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 18 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Grantham to Sleaford train times
The table below shows live departures for Grantham to Sleaford trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:31 Grantham | 0h25 | 08:56 Sleaford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grantham to Sleaford
Trains from Grantham to Sleaford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 25m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 06:30 |
Last train 22:17 |
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FAQs: Grantham to Sleaford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grantham to Sleaford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sleaford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Grantham and Sleaford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 16:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 09:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking advisable
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 1 Waiting Room Opening Times - Mon - Fri 05:30- 23:10. Sat 05:30- 21:30. Sun 08:45- 22.40 Platform 2 waiting Room Opening Times - Mon - Fri 05:30 - 23:20. Sat 05:30- 23:10 Sun 08:45- 23:10
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Opposite station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 13:30 Saturday 07:30 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station access level Easy access to platform 1 (Peterborough/Skegness) bound. Steps and bridge to platforms 2/3 (Lincoln/Nottingham) bound, however at certain times staff can be made available by prior arrangement to assist customers across a foot crossing. Foot crossing under Signallers control. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Woodside 01529 304444
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: available on platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Station Street outside the station.
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