Lincoln to Cheltenham by train

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Overview: trains from Lincoln to Cheltenham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lincoln to Cheltenham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:16 View journey
Last train 22:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 182
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey AU$133.37 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 1m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from Lincoln to Cheltenham

Ready to book a trip from Lincoln to Cheltenham by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Lincoln and Cheltenham

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$133.37, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Lincoln to Cheltenham departure timetable

On this route, 36 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Lincoln at 05:16 and the last leaving at 22:42 during the week.

For weekend travel to Cheltenham, the earliest departure is at 05:26 and the last one is at 22:44. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 14 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Lincoln to Cheltenham

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 5 minutes, spanning 182 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Lincoln and Cheltenham?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Lincoln and Cheltenham 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Cheltenham

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Cheltenham.

FAQs about the train journey from Lincoln to Cheltenham

Want to know more about your journey from Lincoln to Cheltenham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Lincoln and Cheltenham covers 182 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.