The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$199
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
348 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.
It's difficult to get from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) without transferring at least once.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €53.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
€73 Average price Cheapest | €193 Average price |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:46 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 5h23 | 1:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Distance 216 miles (348 km) |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 04:16 |
Last train 18:37 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) start from as low as $38 (€31) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $90 (€73) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Lincoln Central (LCN) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $38 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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