Train Cardiff to Lincoln from £122 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lincoln takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

5h 19m
Duration: 198 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 32m

£101–144

Cardiff to Lincoln train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 47m • 1 change

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