4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Derby
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Derby will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lincoln for Derby 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 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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 Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lincoln to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to Derby trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:09 Lincoln | 2h05 | 08:14 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail (3) to find the best option for your trip from Lincoln to Derby.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Derby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lincoln to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) from Lincoln to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Lincoln and Derby from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Lincoln to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Derby
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
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this 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 Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
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