Canterbury to Lincoln Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Lincoln takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central

3h 41m

£82–136

Canterbury to Lincoln train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Canterbury and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:23 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:23 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
1:23 PM → 4:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 5:53 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:35 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Lincoln? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.