The cheapest and fastest trains from Sleaford to Heckington
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
6 m
Average duration
6 m
Trains per day
16
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 £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 16 trains that leave Sleaford for Heckington every day 16 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 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 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.
6:380h06Sleaford6:44Heckington£31One-way0 changes
7:500h06Sleaford7:56Heckington£31One-way0 changes
8:550h06Sleaford9:01Heckington£31One-way0 changes
9:550h06Sleaford10:01Heckington£31One-way0 changes
10:550h06Sleaford11:01Heckington£31One-way0 changes
6:380h06Sleaford6:44Heckington£31One-way0 changes
7:500h06Sleaford7:56Heckington£31One-way0 changes
8:550h06Sleaford9:01Heckington£31One-way0 changes
9:550h06Sleaford10:01Heckington£31One-way0 changes
10:550h06Sleaford11:01Heckington£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 train 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 train costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 8 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price |
37m Average total duration Fastest 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sleaford to Heckington train times
The table below shows live departures for Sleaford to Heckington trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:38 Sleaford | 0h06 | 6:44 Heckington | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:50 Sleaford | 0h06 | 7:56 Heckington | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Sleaford to Heckington by train or coach
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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 if you book in advance.
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 6m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 6:22 |
Last train 22:09 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Sleaford to Heckington trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sleaford and Heckington from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sleaford and Heckington
Most Sleaford to Heckington trains use the Sleaford to Heckington station pair. Use this guide to compare Sleaford and Heckington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sleaford station do trains to Heckington 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.
Which Heckington station do trains from Sleaford arrive at?
Getting to Heckington from Heckington city centre
Heckington train station facilities and services
Heckington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Heckington.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heckington: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Heckington: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heckington: 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.
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