The average train between Lincoln and Southampton takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 5m • 3 changes



3h 49m • 3 changes



3h 56m • 3 changes



3h 51m • 3 changes



4h 5m • 3 changes



3h 49m • 3 changes



3h 56m • 3 changes



3h 51m • 3 changes



4h 5m • 3 changes



3h 49m • 3 changes



3h 29m • 3 changes



3h 51m • 3 changes



3h 58m • 3 changes



4h 11m • 3 changes



4h 3m • 3 changes



4h 14m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Lincoln to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Lincoln to Southampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark North Gate station.
Lincoln to Southampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Lincoln to Southampton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lincoln and Southampton is 265 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Southampton Central via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 51m.