The average train between Lincoln and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Lincoln to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Lincoln to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lincoln and Birmingham NEC is 117 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Birmingham NEC via Derby, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 2h 51m.