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Outbound fromSleaford to Lincoln by train
It takes an average of 31m to travel from Sleaford to Lincoln by train, over a distance of around 17 miles (27 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Sleaford to Lincoln and tickets for this journey start from £10.70 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Sleaford to Lincoln in 28 minutes
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It usually takes around 31 minutes to travel the 17 miles (27 km) from Sleaford to Lincoln by train, although you can get there in as little as 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 27 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with East Midlands Railway for all or at least part of your journey to Lincoln.
Book train tickets from Sleaford to Lincoln in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £10.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Lincoln by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Sleaford to Lincoln
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Sleaford to Lincoln is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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