Sleaford live departures
Next trains leaving Sleaford (SLR), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Sleaford live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSLR
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.9953, -0.4102
- Nearest stationRauceby (3.2 km)
- Passengers 2024-25295,790
- GB rank1,164th busiest
- Managed byEast Midlands Railway
About this board
Sleaford is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code SLR. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Sleaford handled 295,790 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,164th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Lincoln (109,982 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Sleaford usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Sleaford station FAQs
What is the station code for Sleaford?
The three-letter CRS code for Sleaford is SLR. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Sleaford departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Sleaford itself.
How busy is Sleaford station?
Sleaford recorded 295,790 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,164th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Lincoln.
Which stations are closest to Sleaford?
The nearest station is Rauceby, about 3.2 km away in a straight line. Ruskington (5.5 km) and Heckington (8.1 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.