Train travel to Lincoln guide

Updated May 9, 2026

Which train companies run trains to Lincoln?

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Northern, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway and LNER offer services to and from Lincoln, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.

What are Lincoln's opening hours?

Typically 0:04 to 23:57, which are when the first and last train depart, though we recommend double checking this on the day.

Pick up & drop off at Lincoln

Lincoln offers easy access with dedicated parking and pick-up/drop-off zones.

Connectivity of the Lincoln?

Trains to and from Lincoln connect easily to popular destinations like London, Nottingham, London Kings Cross, Newark and Leicester. Buses and taxis are also readily accessible from the station to help you complete your journey. Use our train finder to get the best options for your trip.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.

Lincoln live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Lincoln, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Lincoln to Cleethorpes18:441h 1mEast Midlands RailwayExp. 18:48
Lincoln to Newark Northgate19:0330mEast Midlands RailwayOn time
Lincoln to Matlock19:142h 9mEast Midlands RailwayOn time
Lincoln to Peterborough19:191h 11mEast Midlands RailwayOn time
Lincoln to Leeds19:232h 21mNorthernOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Matlock to Lincoln18:412h 6mEast Midlands RailwayExp. 18:47
Leeds to Lincoln18:552h 21mNorthernOn time
Peterborough to Lincoln19:091h 13mEast Midlands RailwayOn time
Cleethorpes to Lincoln19:111h 7mEast Midlands RailwayOn time
Crewe to Lincoln19:333h 8mEast Midlands RailwayOn time

Station Details

Address:

Lincoln station, St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW

Ticket Office opening hours::

Monday to Friday open from 05:00:00 until 19:30:00

Saturday open from 05:00:00 until 19:30:00

Sunday open from 10:30:00 until 21:30:00

Ticket Machine:

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

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