The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Nottingham
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Nottingham will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 4 trains that leave Lincoln for Nottingham on Fri, Nov 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 51 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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Y07993Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lincoln to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y07979 | On time 8:38 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h49 | 9:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07987 | On time 9:35 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h50 | 10:25 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07993 | On time 10:35 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h51 | 11:26 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07999 | On time 11:35 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h50 | 12:25 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Nottingham
Trains from Lincoln to Nottingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 04:16 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Lincoln to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Lincoln and Nottingham from $6 (€5). 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 Lincoln to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lincoln to Nottingham
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- 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: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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