4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Lincoln
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Lincoln will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leicester for Lincoln on Sat, Dec 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 13 the direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Sat, Dec 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Leicester to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€18 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Lincoln trains for today, Friday, December 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:41 AM Leicester | 1h46 | 9:27 AM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:44 AM Leicester | 1h47 | 10:31 AM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:42 AM Leicester | 1h46 | 11:28 AM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:38 AM Leicester | 1h52 | 12:30 PM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:39 PM Leicester | 1h54 | 5:33 PM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Leicester to Lincoln by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Lincoln
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Trains from Leicester to Lincoln run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 01:49 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Lincoln trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leicester and Lincoln from $7 (€6). 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 Leicester to Lincoln
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Lincoln
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- 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.
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