The average train between Swindon and Lincoln takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 4 hours between Swindon and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Lincoln station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Swindon to Lincoln train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Lincoln train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Swindon to Lincoln train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Swindon and Lincoln is 203.8 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Lincoln Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 55m.