The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Lincoln
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Lincoln will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gloucester for Lincoln every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Gloucester to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Lincoln trains for tomorrow, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:54 Gloucester | 3h34 | 11:28 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:49 Gloucester | 3h36 | 13:25 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Lincoln
Trains from Gloucester to Lincoln run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 19:49 |
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FAQs: Gloucester to Lincoln train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Lincoln by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lincoln, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Lincoln
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Fastticket
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between station front and St Marys Church
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
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