The average train between Plymouth and Lincoln takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 2 hours between Plymouth and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Lincoln station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Plymouth to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Plymouth to Lincoln train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Plymouth and Lincoln is 402.7 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Lincoln Central via Derby in around 6h.