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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jun 15

Cheapest price

$21

Average price

$61

Fastest journey

2 h 22 m

Average duration

2 h 47 m

Trains per day

Distance

116 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lincoln to Manchester will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Lincoln for Manchester on Sun, Jun 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .

On Sun, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.

05:15PM2h52

Lincoln

08:07PMManchester

$211One-way

0 transfers

11:24AM3h13

Lincoln

02:37PMManchester

$711One-way

0 transfers

11:14AM2h22

Lincoln

01:36PMManchester

$711One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM3h36

Lincoln

12:36PMManchester

$711One-way

0 transfers

10:14AM2h52

Lincoln

01:06PMManchester

$711One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€54 Average price	€35 Average price Cheapest
3h 23m Average duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 25m Average duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lincoln to Manchester

United Kingdom

Trains from Lincoln to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.

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

Distance

72 miles (116 km)

Average train duration

2h 53m

Cheapest ticket price

$15 (€12)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 20m

First train

05:16

Last train

21:29

Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and East Midlands Trains from Lincoln to Manchester trains

You can travel by train to Manchester from Lincoln with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and East Midlands Trains for as low as $45 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains to Manchester from Lincoln. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Train information from Lincoln to Manchester with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: $66

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Lincoln to Manchester with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: $45

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.

Train information from Lincoln to Manchester with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: $46

FAQs: Trains from Lincoln to Manchester

FAQs: Travel by train from Lincoln to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lincoln to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from Lincoln to Manchester can start from as little as $18 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lincoln to Manchester is $68 (€55); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Lincoln to Manchester is 2 h 20 min to travel the 72 mile (116 km) long trip, with around there are 5 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lincoln to Manchester leaves at 12: 06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lincoln to Manchester leaves at 10: 33 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Lincoln to Manchester which require at least one change with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or East Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Lincoln to Manchester.

For the best Lincoln to Manchester train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or East Midlands Trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Lincoln to Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 33 PM.

A trip to Manchester from Lincoln is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Lincoln to Manchester by train is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Lincoln to Manchester including taking a bus or train.