Bus from Sleaford (Lincolnshire) to Ruskington
6 direct routes · 10–15 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 18:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ruskington as of 10:36
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18B | TransportConnect | ~15 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 18:00 | Rail Station (adj) | Demand Responsive Area | Silk Willoughby, Kirkby la Thorpe, Evedon, North Rauceby, South Rauceby, Ewerby & 4 more |
| 18S | TransportConnect | ~15 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 18:00 | Rail Station (adj) | Demand Responsive Area | Silk Willoughby, Kirkby la Thorpe, Evedon, North Rauceby, South Rauceby, Ewerby & 4 more |
| 31 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~11 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 06:56 | 17:56 | Market Place (adj) | Garden Of Remembrance (adj) | Leasingham |
| 31X | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~12 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 16:02 | Market Place (adj) | Garden Of Remembrance (adj) | Leasingham |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · RC4, 3564
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 | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:33 | 07:33 | Market Place (adj) | Garden Of Remembrance (adj) | Leasingham |
| 3564 | Sleafordian Coaches | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Market Place (adj) | Garden Of Remembrance (adj) | Leasingham |
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 18B bus, 18S bus, 31 bus, 31X bus or RC4 bus timetable.
Fares from Sleaford to Ruskington
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 Ruskington?
6 routes run directly from Sleaford to Ruskington: the 18B (TransportConnect), the 18S (TransportConnect), the 31 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 31X (Stagecoach East Midlands), the RC4 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 3564 (Sleafordian Coaches). The most frequent is the 18B, 12 times each weekday — board at Rail Station (adj) and get off at Demand Responsive Area, about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sleaford to Ruskington?
Between 10 minutes on the 3564 and 15 on the 18B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Silk Willoughby, Kirkby la Thorpe, Evedon, North Rauceby and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sleaford to Ruskington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 18:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sleaford to Ruskington?
Adult singles from Sleaford to Ruskington: £3.00 on the 31 and 31X (Stagecoach East Midlands). 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.