The average train between Lincoln and Croydon takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Croydon. 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 Croydon. 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 Croydon at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Croydon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Lincoln to Croydon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.
Lincoln to Croydon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Lincoln to Croydon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lincoln and Croydon is 207.1 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to East Croydon via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 27m.