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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Lincoln takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 28m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Exeter to Lincoln train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 33m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Lincoln.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Lincoln, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lincoln Central via Derby in around 5h 1m.

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