Carlisle to Lincoln Trains

Carlisle to Lincoln trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Lincoln takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

5h 36m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 9m

£76–126

Carlisle to Lincoln train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Carlisle and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:53 PM → 5:57 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 8:41 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
4:53 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:06 PM → 11:47 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:33 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:33 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:54 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:33 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:55 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 4:33 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:54 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:33 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes

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