4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Lincoln
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Lincoln will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 6 trains that leave Nottingham for Lincoln on Fri, Mar 13, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 13 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Fri, Mar 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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 Nottingham to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. 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 $6, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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
Nottingham to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Lincoln trains for today, Thursday, March 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y12420 | On time 10:34 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h04 | 11:38 PM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, March 13 | |||||
| C51169 | On time 8:25 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h02 | 9:27 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C51036 | On time 8:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h54 | 9:44 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12406 | On time 9:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h00 | 10:27 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12563 | On time 9:52 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h50 | 10:42 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12407 | On time 10:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h00 | 11:27 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y12628 | On time 10:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h54 | 11:44 AM Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Lincoln
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Lincoln run on average 6 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 6 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 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 04:16 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest month Nov |
Cheapest day Sun |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Sun |
Best day to book ahead 1 day |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Lincoln trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Lincoln 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 Nottingham to Lincoln
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Lincoln
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Hotel
Lost and Found Office
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Information Desk
- 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.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost 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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