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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln
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Trains from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 2h 58m.
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 138 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 20:30 |
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
FAQs: Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bury Saint Edmunds 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £62, while the average price tends to be around £62.
The train journey from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln covers a distance of 138 km and takes approximately 2h 58m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln is 138 km.
The first train from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln leaves at 5:16.
The last train from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln departs at 20:30.
Trains from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln run approximately 5 times per day.
To travel from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln.
The train station in Bury Saint Edmunds that goes to Lincoln is Bury St Edmunds (BSE), and it arrives at Lincoln Central (LCN).
The cheapest way to get from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln is by train, costing approximately £62.
Booking trains from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln offers scenic views of the English countryside, with sights of rolling hills, agricultural fields, and charming villages along the route.
A day trip from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 58m and the distance is 138 km. There are 5 trips per day via train.
In Lincoln, you can explore the vibrant Brayford Waterfront with its array of restaurants and bars overlooking the marina. Take a guided tour of the historic Lincoln Castle, which houses one of the original copies of the Magna Carta and offers panoramic views of the city. Wander through the charming shops and cafes on Steep Hill, connecting the historic and modern parts of the city. Visit the Usher Gallery for a collection of fine and decorative arts, and enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic in the scenic Lincoln Arboretum. Don't miss the stunning Lincoln Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece that was once one of the tallest buildings in the world, and explore The Collection, a museum showcasing archaeology and fine art from the region.
To fully experience Lincoln, including its historical sites like Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle, as well as its vibrant cultural scene, a stay of approximately two to three days is recommended.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bury Saint Edmunds and Lincoln
Bury Saint Edmunds
Lincoln
The major train station for departures in Bury Saint Edmunds is Bury St Edmunds. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bury St Edmunds for your trip from Bury Saint Edmunds to Lincoln.
Amenities at train station
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:15 Saturday 06:50 - 17:30 Sunday 08:15 - 16:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Barbers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets including the accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platform 2. They are open during staffing hours only
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At station entrance and on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
Public transport options for Bury St Edmunds
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at the Bus stop on station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Lincoln is Lincoln Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lincoln Central for your journey to Lincoln from Bury Saint Edmunds.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between station front and St Marys Church
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Lincoln Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
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