The average train between Lincoln and Cheltenham takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln to Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Lincoln to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Lincoln to Cheltenham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Lincoln and Cheltenham is 180.6 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Cheltenham Spa via Derby in around 3h 30m.