Bus from Sleaford (Lincolnshire) to Grantham
4 direct routes · 24–41 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 18:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Grantham as of 07:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sleaford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Centrebus | ~41 min | 3 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:45 | 15:55 | Rail Station (adj) | The King's School (adj) | South Rauceby, Wilsford, Ancaster, Sudbrook, West Willoughby, Honington & 4 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · S156S, RC4, M4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S156S | Sleafordian Coaches | ~41 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 14:50 | Rail Station (adj) | The King's School (adj) | South Rauceby, Wilsford, Ancaster, Sudbrook, West Willoughby, Barkston & 2 more |
| RC4 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:35 | 18:35 | St Denys Church (opp) | The King's School (adj) | South Rauceby, Ancaster, Sudbrook, West Willoughby, Barkston, Syston & 1 more |
| M4 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~24 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:29 | 18:29 | Market Place (adj) | The King's School (adj) | South Rauceby, Sudbrook, West Willoughby, Barkston, Syston & Manthorpe |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sleaford 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 27 bus, RC4 bus or M4 bus timetable.
Fares from Sleaford to Grantham
- £3.00 adult single on the 27 (Centrebus) and the M4 (Stagecoach East Midlands)
- £4.30 adult single on the S156S (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 Sleaford to Grantham?
4 routes run directly from Sleaford to Grantham: the 27 (Centrebus), the S156S (Sleafordian Coaches), the RC4 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the M4 (Stagecoach East Midlands). The most frequent is the 27, 3 times each weekday — board at Rail Station (adj) and get off at The King's School (adj), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sleaford to Grantham?
Between 24 minutes on the M4 and 41 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at South Rauceby, Wilsford, Ancaster, Sudbrook and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sleaford to Grantham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:35 and the last around 18:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sleaford to Grantham?
Adult singles from Sleaford to Grantham: £3.00 on the 27 (Centrebus) and the M4 (Stagecoach East Midlands); £4.30 on the S156S (Sleafordian Coaches). The S156S costs at most £3.00 if it takes 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.