The average train between Hereford and Lincoln takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Lincoln station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Hereford to Lincoln train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Lincoln train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Hereford to Lincoln train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Hereford and Lincoln is 196.2 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Lincoln Central via Birmingham New Street and Derby in around 4h 17m.