The average train between Lancaster and Lincoln takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Lincoln station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Lancaster to Lincoln train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Lincoln train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Lancaster to Lincoln train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Lancaster and Lincoln is 174.8 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Lincoln Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 4h 3m.