Bus from Lincoln to Sleaford (Lincolnshire)
5 direct routes · 29–69 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 17:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sleaford (Lincolnshire) as of 09:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lincoln, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~68 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 05:48 | 16:41 | Siemens (opp) | Hills Court (adj) | Canwick, Branston, Potterhanworth, Nocton, Dunston, Metheringham & 8 more |
| 31X | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~69 min | 4 | weekdays only | 06:31 | 17:21 | Siemens (opp) | Hills Court (adj) | Canwick, Branston, Nocton, Dunston, Metheringham, Blankney Barff & 7 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · RC4, 33, 44
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC4 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~57 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:38 | 17:38 | Telephone Exchange (adj) | St Denys Church (opp) | Canwick, Branston, Nocton, Dunston, Metheringham, Dunston & 7 more |
| 33 | Sleafordian Coaches | ~29 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 13:31 | 13:31 | Siemens (opp) | Market Place (adj) | Canwick, Bracebridge Heath, Dunston Pillar, Cranwell, Leasingham & Holdingham |
| 44 | Sleafordian Coaches | ~30 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 13:45 | 13:45 | Siemens (opp) | Market Place (adj) | Canwick, Bracebridge Heath, Dunston Pillar, Cranwell, Leasingham & Holdingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lincoln on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 31 bus, 31X bus, RC4 bus, 33 bus or 44 bus timetable.
Fares from Lincoln to Sleaford
- £3.00 adult single on the 31 and 31X (Stagecoach East Midlands)
- £5.70 adult single on the 33 and 44 (Sleafordian Coaches) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lincoln to Sleaford?
5 routes run directly from Lincoln to Sleaford: the 31 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 31X (Stagecoach East Midlands), the RC4 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 33 (Sleafordian Coaches), the 44 (Sleafordian Coaches). The most frequent is the 31, 5 times each weekday — board at Siemens (opp) and get off at Hills Court (adj), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lincoln to Sleaford?
Between 29 minutes on the 33 and 69 on the 31X, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Canwick, Branston, Potterhanworth, Nocton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lincoln to Sleaford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 17:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lincoln to Sleaford?
Adult singles from Lincoln to Sleaford: £3.00 on the 31 and 31X (Stagecoach East Midlands); £5.70 on the 33 and 44 (Sleafordian Coaches). The 33 and the 44 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.