Reading to Lincoln Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lincoln takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

2h 38m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central

3h 25m

£62–119

Reading to Lincoln train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:19 PM → 5:57 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:54 PM → 9:36 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 2:33 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:43 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 2:33 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:47 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
11:59 AM → 2:33 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 4:33 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
3:11 PM → 5:53 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 2:33 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 2:33 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 2:33 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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

You can take a train from Reading to Lincoln Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 25m.

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