Edinburgh to Lincoln Trains

Edinburgh to Lincoln trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lincoln takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

4h 42m
Duration: 287 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Lincoln train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:30 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:31 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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