The average train between Exeter and Lincoln takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. 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.
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 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Lincoln station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Exeter to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Exeter to Lincoln train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Exeter and Lincoln is 345.5 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lincoln Central via Derby in around 5h.