The average train between Royston and Lincoln takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston 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 Royston and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Hitchin and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Lincoln station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Royston to Lincoln train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hitchin station.
Royston to Lincoln train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Royston to Lincoln train tickets online with Great Northern, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Royston and Lincoln is 135.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Lincoln Central via Hitchin and Peterborough in around 3h 10m.