The average train between Elgin and Lincoln takes 10h 47m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 5 times a day between Elgin and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 4:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 10h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Lincoln station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
Elgin to Lincoln train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Lincoln train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newark North Gate station.
Book your Elgin to Lincoln train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Elgin and Lincoln is 522 km. The road distance is 780 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Lincoln Central via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newark North Gate in around 10h 5m.