The average train between Lincoln and Bristol takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Bristol station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Lincoln to Bristol train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Bristol train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Lincoln to Bristol train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Lincoln and Bristol is 241.6 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Bristol Temple Meads via Derby in around 4h 21m.