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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
2 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
2 h 25 m
Trains on 15 Sept
6
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) you need to make at least one change.
C21330+
G0111412:422h41Lincoln Central (LCN)15:23Birmingham New Street (BHM)£311One-way1 change- C21331+G0114811:422h22Lincoln Central (LCN)14:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way1 change
- C21799+W2993513:102h18Lincoln Central (LCN)15:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way1 change
- C21330+W2988412:422h24Lincoln Central (LCN)15:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way1 change
- C21606+G0118411:102h18Lincoln Central (LCN)13:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way1 change
- C21799+W2993513:102h18Lincoln Central (LCN)15:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way1 change
- C21606+G0118411:102h18Lincoln Central (LCN)13:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way1 change
- C21331+G0114811:422h22Lincoln Central (LCN)14:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way1 change
- C21330+W2988412:422h24Lincoln Central (LCN)15:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£441One-way1 change
- C21330+G0111412:422h41Lincoln Central (LCN)15:23Birmingham New Street (BHM)£311One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 124 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £28.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21327+G01161 | On time 15:40 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h27 | 18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21327+G01161_G66477 | On time 15:40 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h27 | 18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21612+G01188 | On time 16:14 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h12 | 18:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21326+W29909 | On time 16:40 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h27 | 19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21825+G66824 | On time 17:14 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h17 | 19:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21325+G01166 | On time 17:40 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h27 | 20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21325+G01127 | On time 17:40 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h44 | 20:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21790+G00767 | On time 18:08 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h47 | 20:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21822+G00914 | On time 19:14 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h12 | 21:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21323+G00773 | On time 20:14 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h47 | 23:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21606+G01184 | 11:10 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h18 | 13:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21331+G01148 | 11:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h22 | 14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21800+G00755 | 12:14 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h41 | 14:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21330+G01114 | 12:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h41 | 15:23 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21330+W29884 | 12:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h24 | 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C21799+W29935 | 13:10 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h18 | 15:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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Trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 7:17 |
Last train 19:14 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Lincoln Central (LCN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln Central (LCN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Lincoln Central (LCN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Lincoln Central to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Lincoln Central (LCN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Lincoln Central from Lincoln city centre
Lincoln Central train station facilities and services
Lincoln Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lincoln Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Lincoln Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lincoln Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lincoln Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lincoln Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lincoln Central: 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.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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