The average train between Lincoln and Stafford takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Stafford. 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 3 hours between Lincoln and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Stafford at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Stafford station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Lincoln to Stafford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Stafford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Lincoln to Stafford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Lincoln and Stafford is 115.5 km. The road distance is 163 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Lincoln Central to Stoke-on-Trent every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 2h 33m.