The average train between Lincoln and Birmingham takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln to Birmingham. 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 Lincoln and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Birmingham station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Lincoln to Birmingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Birmingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Lincoln to Birmingham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Lincoln and Birmingham is 123.4 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Birmingham New Street via Derby in around 2h 29m.