The average train between Cambridge and Lincoln takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Lincoln station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Cambridge to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Cambridge to Lincoln train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Cambridge and Lincoln is 122.4 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Lincoln Central via Peterborough in around 2h 35m.