The average train between Oxford and Lincoln takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford to Lincoln. 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 Oxford and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Lincoln station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Oxford to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Oxford to Lincoln train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Oxford and Lincoln is 171 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Lincoln Central via Derby in around 3h 37m.