Lincoln to Rochester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Rochester takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 31m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rochestertrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...

2h 47m

£62–100

Lincoln to Rochester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lincoln and Rochester. 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 Rochester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:20 PM → 9:29 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
7:03 PM → 9:56 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
11:00 PM → 6:56 AM
Arrives next day
7h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:35 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
12:29 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 4:56 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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