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Compare bus and train for Crewe to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$48 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Lincoln:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crewe to Lincoln costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe to Lincoln
Trains from Crewe to Lincoln run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 20:26. The fastest train covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 8:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Crewe to Lincoln trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Crewe and Lincoln from $40 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Crewe to Lincoln
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Crewe to Lincoln
Most Crewe to Lincoln trains use the Crewe to Lincoln Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Crewe and Lincoln train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Crewe station do trains to Lincoln leave from?
Getting to Crewe from Crewe city centre
Crewe is 1 km from Crewe city centre. Public transport options include:
Crewe train station facilities and services
Crewe has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Crewe.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Crewe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Crewe. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Crewe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Crewe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Crewe: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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.
Which Lincoln station do trains from Crewe arrive at?
Getting to Lincoln Central from Lincoln city centre
Lincoln Central train station facilities and services
Lincoln Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lincoln Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Lincoln Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lincoln Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lincoln Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lincoln Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lincoln Central: 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.
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