The average train between Manchester and Lincoln takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Lincoln. 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 hourly between Manchester and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lincoln station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Manchester to Lincoln train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Lincoln train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Manchester to Lincoln train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Lincoln is 116.3 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lincoln Central via Sheffield in around 2h 58m.