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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Sleaford (SLR)

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24

train journeys
per day

93

miles (150 kms)

3hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

00:17 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Sleaford (SLR)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Sleaford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Sleaford is approximately 93 miles (150 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 11 mins.

Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Sleaford.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Sleaford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 17 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Colchester to Sleaford

Journeys from Colchester to Sleaford Today

  • Mon 24th Jun
    00:17
    7 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    08:13
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    05:40
    3 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    08:57
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:00
    3 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    09:57
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:31
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    11:16
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:31
    3 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    11:54
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:18
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    12:49
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:12
    3 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    13:54
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:30
    3 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    14:04
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:21
    3 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    14:53
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:21
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:01
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:30
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    15:01
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    12:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 4 changes
    15:52
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    13:17
    3 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    16:56
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    13:30
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    17:08
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    14:30
    3 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    17:50
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    15:18
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    18:59
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    15:30
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    19:01
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    16:02
    3 hrs 54 mins 4 changes
    19:56
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford
  • Mon 24th Jun
    16:30
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    20:07
    Colchester
    Sleaford
    Colchester to Sleaford

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Sleaford Station

Station name Sleaford (SLR)
Address Sleaford station, Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:30 - 13:30
Saturday 07:30 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Sleaford

The travel time between Colchester and Sleaford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Sleaford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Sleaford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Sleaford. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Sleaford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Sleaford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.