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The average train between Exeter and Lincoln takes 5h 29m 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 29m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain train Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
5h
£112–167

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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 8m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 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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Departing Friday, October 23, 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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Departing Saturday, October 24, 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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Departing Sunday, October 25, 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, October 26, 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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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 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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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 29m

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.

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