The average train between Gloucester and Lincoln takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 every 2 hours between Gloucester and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Lincoln station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Gloucester to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Gloucester to Lincoln train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gloucester and Lincoln is 190.3 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Lincoln Central via Nottingham in around 3h 27m.