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Travel Information
Compare train for Lincoln to Carlton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Carlton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m 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 to Carlton:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lincoln to Carlton costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Carlton take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 48m.
The journey is about 5m faster (57m by train vs 1h 2m by car) and roughly £7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£13 vs £20). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Carlton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lincoln to Carlton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 52m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 6:09 |
Last train 23:06 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Lincoln to Carlton trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Lincoln and Carlton from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
FAQs: Lincoln to Carlton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Carlton 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 Carlton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Carlton
Most Lincoln to Carlton trains use the Lincoln Central to Carlton station pair. Use this guide to compare Lincoln and Carlton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lincoln station do trains to Carlton leave from?
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.
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