The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Lincoln
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Lincoln will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Norwich to Lincoln without transferring at least once.
C21809 · C5963112:52 PM3h05Norwich station (NRW)3:57 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$431One-way1 transfer
C21803 · C596382:52 PM3h05Norwich station (NRW)5:57 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$431One-way1 transfer
C04395 · C596474:52 PM3h16Norwich station (NRW)8:08 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$481One-way1 transfer
C04474 · C596433:48 PM3h21Norwich station (NRW)7:09 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$481One-way1 transfer
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G080601:52 PM2h43Norwich station (NRW)4:35 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$1031One-way1 transfer
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G080601:52 PM2h43Norwich station (NRW)4:35 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$1031One-way1 transfer
C21809 · C5963112:52 PM3h05Norwich station (NRW)3:57 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$431One-way1 transfer
C21803 · C596382:52 PM3h05Norwich station (NRW)5:57 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$431One-way1 transfer
C04395 · C596474:52 PM3h16Norwich station (NRW)8:08 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$481One-way1 transfer
C04474 · C596433:48 PM3h21Norwich station (NRW)7:09 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$481One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Norwich to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a bus costs an average of $100.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Lincoln:
A train is $46 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Lincoln costing on average $100 (€82).
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Live departures
Norwich to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Lincoln trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Norwich | 4h35 | 12:35 PM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Lincoln
Trains from Norwich to Lincoln run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 8:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Norwich to Lincoln trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Norwich and Lincoln from $32 (€26). 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 Norwich to Lincoln
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Lincoln
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
- 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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