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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lincoln takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

4h 42m
Duration
287 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newark North Gatetrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 32m
£97–137

Edinburgh to Lincoln train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 5m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 2m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

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  • Distance: 286.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lincoln, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newark North Gate hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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