The average train between Lincoln and Gatwick takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. 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 Gatwick at 3:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Gatwick station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Lincoln to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark North Gate station.
Lincoln to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Lincoln to Gatwick train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Lincoln and Gatwick is 230.3 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Gatwick Airport via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 43m.