The average train between Lincoln and Whaley Bridge takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln to Whaley Bridge. 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 Whaley Bridge. 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 Whaley Bridge at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Whaley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Whaley Bridge station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Lincoln to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at New Mills Central station.
Book your Lincoln to Whaley Bridge train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lincoln and Whaley Bridge is 96.8 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Railway Station via Sheffield, New Mills Central, and Bus Station in around 3h 15m.