The cheapest and fastest trains from Sleaford to Heckington
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sleaford to Heckington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sleaford to Heckington will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sleaford for Heckington every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 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 Sleaford to Heckington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sleaford to Heckington 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 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 8 km
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£4 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
37m Average total duration Fastest 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sleaford to Heckington train times
The table below shows live departures for Sleaford to Heckington trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:59 Sleaford | 0h07 | 20:06 Heckington | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 09:57 Sleaford | 0h07 | 10:04 Heckington | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sleaford to Heckington
Trains from Sleaford to Heckington run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 7m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 06:22 |
Last train 22:09 |
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FAQs: Sleaford to Heckington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sleaford to Heckington 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 Heckington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sleaford and Heckington
- 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.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to Skegness bound platform. Foot crossing only to Grantham bound platform. Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. The station has a barrow crossing over the track and we strongly recommend that you do not use it without assistance. To book passenger assistance please call 08000 11 33 23. We recommend that you book assistance 12 hours in advance. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the station car park.
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