The average train between Lincoln and Cardiff takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Cardiff. 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 Lincoln and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Cardiff station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Lincoln to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Lincoln to Cardiff train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Lincoln and Cardiff is 264.4 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Cardiff Central via Nottingham in around 5h 12m.