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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lincoln Central (LCN) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 232 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 56 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 232 km
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Live departures
Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:16 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3h33 | 07:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:30 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3h38 | 10:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:03 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3h52 | 10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:38 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3h56 | 11:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 15:20. The fastest train covers the 232 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 232 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 15:20 |
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FAQs: Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln Central (LCN) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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- 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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