Lincoln → Derby
Live train times from Lincoln to Derby, with around 22 direct services per day and a fastest typical journey of 1h 30m. Operated by East Midlands Railway. Currently 100% of services are running on time today.
Based on the last 31 days of timetable data
Today's performance
30-day performance
Typical calling pattern
Trains from Lincoln to Derby are non-stop on the fastest services, taking 01:30. Most services call at one or two of Hykeham, Newark Castle, Nottingham. Some services extend to Collingham, Saxilby, Gainsborough Lea Road. Slow services (01:54 typical) stop at up to 20 intermediate stations.
Which operator is most reliable on this route?
East Midlands Railway runs all direct services from Lincoln to Derby. Over the last 30 days, 72.3% of East Midlands Railway's services on this route ran on time, with an average delay of 2.5 minutes and a cancellation rate of 1.3%.
Why take the train?
The straight-line distance from Lincoln to Derby is around 44 miles. By train the journey takes 01:30; the equivalent drive is typically 1h 58m to 2h 34m depending on traffic, plus 30 minutes of city-centre parking. National Rail publishes average CO₂ emissions of ~35g per passenger-km for electric intercity trains — for this route that's roughly 2.5 kg CO₂ per passenger. The same trip in a petrol car with one occupant emits around 12 kg. Two passengers by train equals the per-person footprint of one passenger by car.
Delay Repay
Delay Repay for this route
All operators on this route participate in the National Rail Delay Repay scheme. East Midlands Railway operates the DR15 scheme (15–29 min: 25%, 30–59 min: 50%, 60+ min: 100%). Claims can be made within 28 days of travel. Use Railly's Delay Repay calculator to check eligibility and pre-fill the operator's claim form.
Travel tips for this route
East Midlands Railway services from Lincoln to Derby can be busy around 21:00. Avoid the 21:00 peak if you can — the 00:00–04:00 services are typically 28% less crowded. Off-peak return tickets are valid on any train after 09:30 on weekdays, all day weekends. The first train is at 06:16 and the last at 21:14. If your train is delayed by 15 minutes or more, you can claim Delay Repay compensation directly from the operator.