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There are 5 ways to get from Sleaford to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 46m
    £100–193
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus bus Uk087
    10h 40m
    £37–59
  3. Drive  232.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sleaford to Exetercar car 232.6 mi
    4h 19m
    £58–84
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 6m
    £113–175
  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train
    7h 6m
    £129–207

Sleaford to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Exeter St Davids via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Exeter via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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