The average train between Lincoln and Canterbury takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Canterbury. 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 every 2 hours between Lincoln and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Lincoln to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark North Gate station.
Lincoln to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Lincoln to Canterbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Lincoln and Canterbury is 243 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Canterbury West via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 29m.