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Trip Overview

The average train between Stafford and Lincoln takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 19m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Stafford to Lincoln train times

Trains run hourly between Stafford and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth High Level and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways8h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 9m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 9m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 9m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 19m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 28m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 19m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 9m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stafford 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 Stafford to Lincoln.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Stafford to Lincoln Central via Tamworth High Level and Nottingham in around 2h 56m.

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