18:174h53Sleaford23:10Edinburgh£1581One-way1 change
18:174h53Sleaford23:10Edinburgh£1581One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Sleaford to Edinburgh
The cheapest option from Sleaford to Edinburgh is flight, with an average price of £62. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Sleaford to Edinburgh among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 375 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£94 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest option |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sleaford to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Sleaford to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:17 Sleaford | 4h53 | 23:10 Edinburgh | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sleaford to Edinburgh
Typically, there are 3 trains per day from Sleaford to Edinburgh, including direct trains, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £93 but you can travel from only £53 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 375 km distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 375 km |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Lowest ticket price £93 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 17:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
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FAQs: Sleaford to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sleaford to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sleaford and Edinburgh
Most Sleaford to Edinburgh trains use the Sleaford to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Sleaford and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sleaford station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Sleaford from Sleaford city centre
Sleaford train station facilities and services
Sleaford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sleaford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sleaford.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sleaford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sleaford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sleaford: 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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