The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Nottingham station (NOT) 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 Nottingham station (NOT) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 4 trains that leave Lincoln Central (LCN) for Nottingham station (NOT) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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 Nottingham station (NOT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Nottingham station (NOT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 51 km
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1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lincoln Central (LCN) to Nottingham station (NOT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Nottingham station (NOT) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:29 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h55 | 06:24 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:39 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h49 | 07:28 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:37 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h50 | 14:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h58 | 21:40 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Nottingham station (NOT) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 49m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 04:16 |
Last train 21:51 |
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FAQs: Lincoln Central (LCN) to Nottingham station (NOT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Nottingham station (NOT) 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 Nottingham station (NOT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln Central (LCN) and Nottingham station (NOT)
- 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.
- 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.
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