Bus from Sleaford (Lincolnshire) to South Rauceby
10 direct routes · 3–34 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 19:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Rauceby as of 08:06
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, Ewerby, Asgarby & 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, Ewerby, Asgarby & 4 more |
| 27 | Centrebus | ~5 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:45 | 15:55 | Rail Station (adj) | Level Crossing (SW-bound) | — |
| IT3 | Sleafordian Coaches | ~22 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:30 | 19:30 | Yorkshire Trading (adj) | Level Crossing (NE-bound) | Greylees |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · S156S, SLE9, SLE8, RC4, M4, S35S
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 | ~5 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 14:50 | Rail Station (adj) | Level Crossing (SW-bound) | — |
| SLE9 | Sleafordian Coaches | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:55 | 15:55 | Spar Shop (adj) | Level Crossing (SW-bound) | — |
| SLE8 | Sleafordian Coaches | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:02 | 16:02 | Market Place (adj) | Level Crossing (NE-bound) | Greylees, Wilsford & Ancaster |
| RC4 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:35 | 18:35 | St Denys Church (opp) | Level Crossing (SW-bound) | — |
| M4 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~3 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:29 | 18:29 | Market Place (adj) | Level Crossing (SW-bound) | — |
| S35S | Sleafordian Coaches | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:20 | 08:20 | Market Place (adj) | Level Crossing (SW-bound) | — |
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, 27 bus, RC4 bus or M4 bus timetable.
Fares from Sleaford to South Rauceby
- £1.50 adult single on the 27 (Centrebus)
- £0.50 adult single on the IT3 (Sleafordian Coaches)
- £3.35 adult single on the S156S (Sleafordian Coaches) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.40 adult single on the SLE9 (Sleafordian Coaches) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.50 adult single on the SLE8 (Sleafordian Coaches)
- £3.00 adult single on the M4 (Stagecoach East Midlands)
- £1.95 adult single on the S35S (Sleafordian Coaches)
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 South Rauceby?
10 routes run directly from Sleaford to South Rauceby: the 18B (TransportConnect), the 18S (TransportConnect), the 27 (Centrebus), the IT3 (Sleafordian Coaches), the S156S (Sleafordian Coaches), the SLE9 (Sleafordian Coaches), the SLE8 (Sleafordian Coaches), the RC4 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the M4 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the S35S (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 South Rauceby?
Between 3 minutes on the M4 and 34 on the SLE8, 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 South Rauceby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sleaford to South Rauceby?
Adult singles from Sleaford to South Rauceby: £1.50 on the 27 (Centrebus); £0.50 on the IT3 (Sleafordian Coaches); £3.35 on the S156S (Sleafordian Coaches); £3.40 on the SLE9 (Sleafordian Coaches); £2.50 on the SLE8 (Sleafordian Coaches); £3.00 on the M4 (Stagecoach East Midlands). The S156S and the SLE9 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.