Train Edinburgh to Lincoln from £99 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £99
Average price: Every 3 hours
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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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:25 PM → 11:47 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:20 PM → 7:07 AM
Arrives next day
10h 47m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 21, 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, May 22, 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 Saturday, May 23, 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, May 24, 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, May 25, 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

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