The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Crewe
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Crewe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Crewe will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lincoln for Crewe 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 128 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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 Crewe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Crewe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £38.
Distance: 128 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£35 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lincoln to Crewe train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to Crewe trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:32 Lincoln | 3h26 | 21:58 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 08:35 Lincoln | 3h23 | 11:58 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:36 Lincoln | 3h22 | 14:58 Crewe | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Crewe
Trains from Lincoln to Crewe run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 20:10 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Lincoln to Crewe trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Lincoln and Crewe from £20. 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 Crewe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Crewe 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 Crewe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Crewe
- 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 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
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