Train Lincoln to Edinburgh from £98 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £98
Average price: Every 4 hours
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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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1:20 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 7:30 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:20 PM → 10:32 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
7:03 PM → 11:32 PM
4h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:30 AM
4h • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:30 AM
4h • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:30 AM
4h • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:30 AM
4h • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 4:27 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:30 AM
4h • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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