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Preston to Lincoln trains

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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.

3h 48m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain train
4h 10m
£37–81

Preston to Lincoln train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 12:02 PM. 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Lincoln.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Lincoln, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Lincoln Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 4h 10m.

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