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Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Edinburgh takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 14m
Duration
287 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lincoln to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lincoln and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 9m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 9m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 9m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 9m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 9m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 9m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lincoln to Edinburgh? 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 Lincoln to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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