The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston to Lincoln
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston to Lincoln will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Boston for Lincoln every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.




Live departures
Boston to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston to Lincoln trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:54 Boston | 1h53 | 10:47 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:55 Boston | 1h20 | 21:15 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston to Lincoln
Trains from Boston to Lincoln run on average 5 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 21:51 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Boston to Lincoln trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Boston and Lincoln from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Boston to Lincoln train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Boston and Lincoln
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 15:20 Sunday Closed None
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B- Level to Grantham bound platforms. Footbridge to Skegness bound platform (access to Skegness platform available via ramp and foot crossing at certain times only when staff are available). Access to platform 2 is via the barrow crossing. Access to platform 2 from the car park in Asda is by Radar key only. This station doesn't have any tactile paving at the edges of the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: on platform 1
- 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 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the station approach outside the station booking hall.
- 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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