The average train between Lincoln and Dunstable takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 2:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Dunstable station via Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Lincoln to Dunstable train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Dunstable train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Lincoln to Dunstable train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lincoln and Dunstable is 149.1 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Leagrave via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 50m.