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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sleaford to Birmingham
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sleaford to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sleaford to Birmingham will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Sleaford to Birmingham without transferring at least once.
6:36 AM2h48Sleaford9:24 AMBirmingham$1031One-way1 transfer- 8:10 AM2h45Sleaford10:55 AMBirmingham$1031One-way1 transfer
- 9:16 AM2h39Sleaford11:55 AMBirmingham$1031One-way1 transfer
- 10:15 AM2h40Sleaford12:55 PMBirmingham$1031One-way1 transfer
- 11:17 AM2h38Sleaford1:55 PMBirmingham$1031One-way1 transfer
- 6:22 PM2h33Sleaford8:55 PMBirmingham$1031One-way1 transfer
- 11:17 AM2h38Sleaford1:55 PMBirmingham$1031One-way1 transfer
- 4:17 PM2h38Sleaford6:55 PMBirmingham$1031One-way1 transfer
- 9:16 AM2h39Sleaford11:55 AMBirmingham$1031One-way1 transfer
- 12:17 PM2h39Sleaford2:56 PMBirmingham$1031One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sleaford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sleaford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$124 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sleaford to Birmingham:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sleaford to Birmingham costing on average $124 (€100).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 24m.
Tickets start at around $124 (€100) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-91.24 (€-73.83). The journey takes 3h 5m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Sleaford to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Sleaford to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:36 AM Sleaford | 2h48 | 9:24 AM Birmingham | 1 transfer | |
| 6:43 AM Sleaford | 2h55 | 9:38 AM Birmingham | 1 transfer | |
| 7:13 AM Sleaford | 3h11 | 10:24 AM Birmingham | 2 transfers | |
| 7:40 AM Sleaford | 2h58 | 10:38 AM Birmingham | 1 transfer | |
| 8:10 AM Sleaford | 2h45 | 10:55 AM Birmingham | 1 transfer | |
| 8:17 AM Sleaford | 3h07 | 11:24 AM Birmingham | 2 transfers | |
| 8:50 AM Sleaford | 2h48 | 11:38 AM Birmingham | 1 transfer | |
| 9:16 AM Sleaford | 2h39 | 11:55 AM Birmingham | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sleaford to Birmingham
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Trains from Sleaford to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $103 (€83) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€83) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 8:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 4 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Sleaford to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sleaford to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sleaford to Birmingham
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- 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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- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus layby on Birchfield Road near to station entrance for both directions
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