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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sleaford to Derby
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sleaford to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sleaford to Derby will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sleaford for Derby on Mon, May 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
9:16 AM1h46Sleaford11:02 AMDerby$231One-way0 transfers
- 9:16 AM1h46Sleaford11:02 AMDerby$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Sleaford to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sleaford to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 31m by train vs 1h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $28 (€22) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Sleaford to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Sleaford to Derby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:16 AM Sleaford | 1h46 | 11:02 AM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sleaford to Derby
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Trains from Sleaford to Derby run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Sleaford to Derby trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sleaford and Derby from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Sleaford to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sleaford to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sleaford to Derby
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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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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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