Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

$41

Average ticket price on Sep 20

$59

Fastest journey on Sep 20

2 h 44 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

2 h 46 m

Trains on Sep 20

14

Distance

124 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) without transferring at least once.

  • East Midlands RailwayC21227+CrossCountryG66836
    7:49 PM3h48
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:37 PMLincoln Central (LCN)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC21367+CrossCountryG01071
    1:03 PM2h57
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    4:00 PMLincoln Central (LCN)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC21358+CrossCountryG01066
    11:03 AM2h57
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    2:00 PMLincoln Central (LCN)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC21359+CrossCountryW29776
    12:03 PM2h48
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    2:51 PMLincoln Central (LCN)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC21375+CrossCountryG01078
    4:03 PM2h45
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    6:48 PMLincoln Central (LCN)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $46.

Distance: 77 miles (124 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$46

Average price

$29

Average price

Cheapest

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 43m

Average total duration

3h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 59m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) is a bus with an average price of $29.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN):

A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) costing on average $46.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Lincoln Central (LCN) take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Lincoln Central (LCN) including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.59. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
CrossCountryG00674+East Midlands RailwayC21267
On time
6:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h32
8:41 AM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01056+East Midlands RailwayC21223
On time
7:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h24
9:27 AM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG00679+East Midlands RailwayC21266
On time
7:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h35
9:44 AM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01057+East Midlands RailwayC21222
On time
8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h24
10:27 AM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG00683+East Midlands RailwayC21263
On time
8:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h33
10:42 AM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01059+East Midlands RailwayC21221
On time
9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h24
11:27 AM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG00685+East Midlands RailwayC21260
On time
9:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h35
11:44 AM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01061+East Midlands RailwayC21220
On time
10:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h24
12:27 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG66495+East Midlands RailwayC21258
On time
10:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h33
12:42 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01065+East Midlands RailwayC21219
On time
11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h24
1:27 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG00687+East Midlands RailwayC21255
On time
11:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h37
1:46 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01068+East Midlands RailwayC21218
On time
12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h25
2:28 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG66500+East Midlands RailwayC21253
On time
12:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h33
2:42 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG00942+East Midlands RailwayC21217
On time
12:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h38
3:27 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01070+East Midlands RailwayC21217
On time
1:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h24
3:27 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG00705+East Midlands RailwayC21252
On time
1:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h16
3:44 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01072+East Midlands RailwayC21216
On time
2:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h23
4:26 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG66503+East Midlands RailwayC21249
On time
2:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h33
4:42 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01076+East Midlands RailwayC21215
On time
3:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h24
5:27 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG66505+East Midlands RailwayC21248
On time
3:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h43
5:52 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01079+East Midlands RailwayC21214
On time
4:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h31
6:34 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG00714+East Midlands RailwayC21245
On time
4:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h12
6:40 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG66509+East Midlands RailwayC21244
On time
5:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h41
7:50 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG00690+East Midlands RailwayC21242
On time
6:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h34
8:43 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG66514+East Midlands RailwayC21368
On time
7:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h42
9:51 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG66835+East Midlands RailwayC21154
On time
7:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h59
10:48 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG00729+East Midlands RailwayC21171 · C21154
On time
8:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h45
10:48 PM Lincoln Central (LCN)
2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN)

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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 but you can travel from only $19 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:21, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 1h 51m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $19
Distance
77 miles (124 km)
Average train duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
$29
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
1h 51m
First train
7:21 AM
Last train
7:49 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $19

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Lincoln Central (LCN) from $19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 51m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
$37
East Midlands Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
$29
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) 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 Central (LCN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $29, while the average price is around $46.
The train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) takes 1h 51m and runs 6 per day.
The distance by train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) is 77 miles (124 km).
The first train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) leaves at 7:21 AM.
The last train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) leaves at 7:49 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN).
There is no direct train service currently available from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN).
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) is by bus, with a cost of around $19.
The train journey from Birmingham New Street to Lincoln Central offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, featuring views of the English countryside, charming villages, and the River Trent, making it a pleasant experience for travelers.
A day trip from Birmingham New Street to Lincoln Central is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 51m. However, trains run 6 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN).
Since neither Birmingham New Street (BHM) nor Lincoln Central (LCN) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Lincoln Central (LCN) include Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Leicester, Beeston.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN)

Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Lincoln Central (LCN) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Lincoln Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Lincoln Central (LCN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Birmingham
Arrival train stations in Lincoln
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre

Bus16 · 7m · $2 · every ~27 min

Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services

Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.

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