The average train between Birmingham and Lincoln takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 hourly between Birmingham and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Lincoln station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Birmingham to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Birmingham to Lincoln train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Birmingham and Lincoln is 123.4 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Lincoln Central via Nottingham in around 2h 28m.