The average train between Lincoln and Tamworth takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln to Tamworth. 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 hourly between Lincoln and Tamworth. 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 Tamworth at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Tamworth. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Tamworth station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Lincoln to Tamworth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Tamworth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.
Book your Lincoln to Tamworth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Lincoln and Tamworth is 101.8 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Tamworth High Level via Nottingham in around 2h 9m.