The cheapest and fastest trains from Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN)
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby Town (GMB) 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 Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN) will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 9 trains that leave Grimsby Town (GMB) for Lincoln Central (LCN) on Tue, May 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C213709:19 PM0h53Grimsby Town (GMB)10:12 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$111One-way0 transfers
C218226:15 PM0h56Grimsby Town (GMB)7:11 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$171One-way0 transfers
C2179912:15 PM0h53Grimsby Town (GMB)1:08 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$171One-way0 transfers
C216102:15 PM0h53Grimsby Town (GMB)3:08 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$171One-way0 transfers
C218254:15 PM0h54Grimsby Town (GMB)5:09 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$171One-way0 transfers
C2160610:15 AM0h53Grimsby Town (GMB)11:08 AMLincoln Central (LCN)$171One-way0 transfers
C882265:57 AM0h53Grimsby Town (GMB)6:50 AMLincoln Central (LCN)$301One-way0 transfers
C213709:19 PM0h53Grimsby Town (GMB)10:12 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$111One-way0 transfers
C216008:15 AM0h53Grimsby Town (GMB)9:08 AMLincoln Central (LCN)$231One-way0 transfers
C2179912:15 PM0h53Grimsby Town (GMB)1:08 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN):
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN) costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Lincoln Central (LCN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (53m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN) trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21606 | On time 10:15 AM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0h53 | 11:08 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21799 | On time 12:15 PM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0h53 | 1:08 PM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21610 | On time 2:15 PM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0h53 | 3:08 PM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21825 | On time 4:15 PM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0h54 | 5:09 PM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21822 | On time 6:15 PM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0h56 | 7:11 PM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21370 | On time 9:19 PM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0h53 | 10:12 PM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
C88226 | 5:57 AM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0h53 | 6:50 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21787 | 7:20 AM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0h55 | 8:15 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21600 | 8:15 AM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0h53 | 9:08 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN)
Trains from Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:20, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 6:20 AM |
Last train 9:19 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN) trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Grimsby Town (GMB) and Lincoln Central (LCN) from $13 (€10). 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 Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grimsby Town (GMB) 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Grimsby Town (GMB) to Lincoln Central (LCN)
- Opening hours: Sunday 08:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday: 08:30 - 20:45 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, lifts are unavailable, and assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring the use of platform 2 or assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 1, within car park and within cycle hub
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Station Front.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between station front and St Marys Church
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.

