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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Chester
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Chester will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lincoln for Chester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 43 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 coach and train for Lincoln to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lincoln to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to Chester trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 11:09 Lincoln | 5h43 | 16:52 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:14 Lincoln | 3h35 | 14:49 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Chester
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Trains from Lincoln to Chester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 03:51 |
Last train 20:19 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Lincoln to Chester trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Lincoln and Chester from £28. 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 to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Chester 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 Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Chester
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- 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.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
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