Train Lincoln to Chester from £67 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Chester takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 55m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe

3h 42m

£56–87

Lincoln to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lincoln and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

8:37 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:42 PM
4h • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:42 PM
4h • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:42 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

8:37 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:42 PM
4h • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:42 PM
4h • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:42 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

8:37 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:42 PM
4h • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:42 PM
4h • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:42 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

8:37 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:42 PM
4h • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:42 PM
4h • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:42 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

7:50 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:42 PM
4h • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:42 PM
4h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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