The average train between Bristol and Lincoln takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Lincoln station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Bristol to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Bristol to Lincoln train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bristol and Lincoln is 241.6 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lincoln Central via Derby in around 3h 54m.