4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sleaford to Grantham
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sleaford to Grantham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sleaford to Grantham will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 15 trains that leave Sleaford for Grantham on Mon, May 25, 15 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 18 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 26 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.
6:36 AM0h29Sleaford7:05 AMGrantham$91One-way0 transfers- 8:10 AM0h29Sleaford8:39 AMGrantham$91One-way0 transfers
- 9:16 AM0h26Sleaford9:42 AMGrantham$91One-way0 transfers
- 10:15 AM0h26Sleaford10:41 AMGrantham$91One-way0 transfers
- 11:17 AM0h26Sleaford11:43 AMGrantham$91One-way0 transfers
- 5:16 PM0h25Sleaford5:41 PMGrantham$91One-way0 transfers
- 7:17 PM0h25Sleaford7:42 PMGrantham$91One-way0 transfers
- 9:23 PM0h25Sleaford9:48 PMGrantham$91One-way0 transfers
- 9:16 AM0h26Sleaford9:42 AMGrantham$91One-way0 transfers
- 10:15 AM0h26Sleaford10:41 AMGrantham$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sleaford to Grantham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sleaford to Grantham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sleaford to Grantham:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sleaford to Grantham costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Grantham take longer:
Bus takes on average 36m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (26m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $6 (€5) 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.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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 Grantham train times
The table below shows live departures for Sleaford to Grantham 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 | 0h29 | 7:05 AM Grantham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:10 AM Sleaford | 0h29 | 8:39 AM Grantham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:16 AM Sleaford | 0h26 | 9:42 AM Grantham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:15 AM Sleaford | 0h26 | 10:41 AM Grantham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sleaford to Grantham
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Trains from Sleaford to Grantham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 6:33 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Sleaford to Grantham trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sleaford and Grantham from $5 (€4). 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 Grantham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sleaford to Grantham 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 Grantham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sleaford to Grantham
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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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Car Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 16:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 09:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking advisable
- 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. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 1 Waiting Room Opening Times - Mon - Fri 05:30- 23:10. Sat 05:30- 21:30. Sun 08:45- 22.40 Platform 2 waiting Room Opening Times - Mon - Fri 05:30 - 23:20. Sat 05:30- 23:10 Sun 08:45- 23:10
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Opposite station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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