The average train between Basingstoke and Lincoln takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Lincoln station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Basingstoke to Lincoln train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Lincoln train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Basingstoke to Lincoln train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Basingstoke and Lincoln is 221.6 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Lincoln Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 21m.