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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sleaford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sleaford

With a population of 15.558, Sleaford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sleaford to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Sleaford

Sleaford in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sleaford in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sleaford

Plane

Although Sleaford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 64 km from Sleaford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sleaford departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sleaford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sleaford to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Sleaford is the busiest station in Sleaford. Another popular train station is Sleaford Rauceby, Lincs, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sleaford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 168 km from Sleaford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sleaford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Sleaford takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Sleaford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 64 km from Sleaford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sleaford departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sleaford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sleaford to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Sleaford is the busiest station in Sleaford. Another popular train station is Sleaford Rauceby, Lincs, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sleaford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 168 km from Sleaford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sleaford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Sleaford takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Sleaford

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Sleaford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sleaford

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £92 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sleaford

Most booked hotels in Sleaford

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Riverside Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Watergate Yard
1 star
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Carre Arms Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£117+
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Travelodge Sleaford
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Sleaford

Hiring a car in Sleaford costs £36 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Sleaford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sleaford, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sleaford costs £36 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Sleaford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sleaford, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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