The average train between Preston and Lincoln takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 hourly between Preston and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Lincoln? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Lincoln station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Preston to Lincoln train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Lincoln train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Preston to Lincoln train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Preston and Lincoln is 155.2 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Lincoln Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 4h 9m.