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Leicester to Lincoln trains

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The average train between Leicester and Lincoln takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

2h 2m
Duration
61 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Nottingham

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain train Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 47m
£27–40

Leicester to Lincoln train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 1:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 6m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 54m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 37m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 51m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 17m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 57m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 59m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 6m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 42m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 42m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 33m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 30m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 56m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Lincoln.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 61 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Lincoln, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Lincoln Central via Nottingham in around 1h 47m.

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