The average train between Sunderland and Lincoln takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 every 3 hours between Sunderland and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Newark North Gate station via Newark North Gate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Sunderland to Lincoln train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Lincoln train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newark North Gate station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Lincoln is 194.5 km. The road distance is 236 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Newark North Gate hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 41m.