Lincoln to Manchester Trains

Lincoln to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Manchester takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 56m
Duration: 91 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 27m

£35–70

Lincoln to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Lincoln and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

9:52 PM → 4:39 AM
Arrives next day
6h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:43 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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