The average train between Banbury and Lincoln takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Banbury to Lincoln. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Banbury and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Lincoln station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Banbury to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Banbury to Lincoln train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Banbury and Lincoln is 140.3 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Lincoln Central via Derby in around 3h 18m.