The average train between Cheltenham and Lincoln takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Lincoln station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Cheltenham to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Cheltenham to Lincoln train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cheltenham and Lincoln is 180.6 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Lincoln Central via Derby in around 3h 23m.