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Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Manchester takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Lincoln to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Lincoln and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Manchester at 5:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lincoln to Manchester? 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 Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 90.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 2h 26m.

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