Bus from South Rauceby to Sleaford (Lincolnshire)
10 direct routes · 3–15 min · first bus 05:18, last bus 19:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sleaford (Lincolnshire) as of 09:30
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Rauceby, 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 | 07:45 | 18:45 | Demand Responsive Area | Rail Station (adj) | Ewerby Thorpe, Howell, Burton Pedwardine, Ruskington, Cranwell, Asgarby & 6 more |
| 18S | TransportConnect | ~15 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:45 | 18:45 | Demand Responsive Area | Rail Station (adj) | Ewerby Thorpe, Howell, Burton Pedwardine, Ruskington, Cranwell, Asgarby & 6 more |
| 27 | Centrebus | ~6 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:14 | 18:06 | Level Crossing (NE-bound) | Rail Station (adj) | — |
| IT3 | Sleafordian Coaches | ~15 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:52 | 19:52 | Level Crossing (NE-bound) | Yorkshire Trading (adj) | — |
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 | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:12 | 16:38 | Level Crossing (NE-bound) | Rail Station (adj) | — |
| SLE9 | Sleafordian Coaches | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:15 | 08:15 | Level Crossing (NE-bound) | Spar Shop (adj) | — |
| SLE8 | Sleafordian Coaches | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:36 | 16:36 | Level Crossing (NE-bound) | Market Place (adj) | — |
| RC4 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:28 | 07:28 | Level Crossing (NE-bound) | Market Place (adj) | — |
| M4 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~3 min | 1 | Sun 2 · no Saturday buses | 05:18 | 05:18 | Level Crossing (NE-bound) | Yorkshire Trading (adj) | — |
| S35S | Sleafordian Coaches | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:49 | 15:49 | Level Crossing (NE-bound) | Yorkshire Trading (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Rauceby 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 South Rauceby to Sleaford
- £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 South Rauceby to Sleaford?
10 routes run directly from South Rauceby to Sleaford: 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 Demand Responsive Area and get off at Rail Station (adj), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Rauceby to Sleaford?
Between 3 minutes on the M4 and 15 on the 18B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ewerby Thorpe, Howell, Burton Pedwardine, Ruskington and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Rauceby to Sleaford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:18 and the last around 19:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Rauceby to Sleaford?
Adult singles from South Rauceby to Sleaford: £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.