The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to London
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to London will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 6 trains that leave Lincoln for London every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.
C40747
C51272 · C51244
C51272+
Y11701
Y12470 · C51645
Y12470+
Y11817
C40747
C51232+
Y11997
C51272+
Y11701
C51272 · C51244
Y12470+
Y11817Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lincoln to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 193 km
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2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lincoln to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to London trains for today, Monday 5 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C40747 | On time 09:20 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h56 | 11:16 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C51272+ Y11701 | On time 09:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h40 | 12:22 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C51272 · C51244 | On time 09:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h45 | 12:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
C52283+ Y12000 | On time 10:19 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h22 | 12:41 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C51199 · C51636 | On time 10:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h45 | 13:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
C40753 | On time 11:20 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h56 | 13:16 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C51182+ C40687 | On time 11:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h41 | 14:23 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C51182 · C51570 | On time 11:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h45 | 14:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
C51922+ Y12003 | On time 12:19 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h20 | 14:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C51176 · Y12117 | On time 12:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h44 | 15:26 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
Y11754 | On time 13:20 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h56 | 15:16 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C51172 · C51551 | On time 13:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h45 | 16:27 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
C51172+ Y11715 | On time 13:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h40 | 16:22 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C51952+ C41187 | On time 14:19 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h22 | 16:41 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
Y11757 | On time 15:20 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h56 | 17:16 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C51232+ Y11997 | On time 08:02 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h37 | 10:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
Y12470+ Y11817 | On time 08:17 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h45 | 11:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
Y12470 · C51645 | On time 08:17 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h52 | 11:09 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Lincoln to London
Trains from Lincoln to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 02:00 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: LNER, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Thameslink from Lincoln to London trainsLNER, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Thameslink trains will get you between Lincoln and London from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Lincoln to London
There is only one direct train a day from Lincoln to London. This is operated by Virgin Trains East Coast and departs at around 7:30 a.m. with a journey time of 2 hours. Indirect trains from Lincoln to London run throughout the day and are operated by Virgin Trains East Coast, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail and First Hull. These require changes at towns such as Peterborough or Newark. The first departure is at around 5:30 a.m. with one to three departures an hour until just after 9:30 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Lincoln to London?
Departure Station: Lincoln Station is located in the centre of the city and has a taxi rank outside the main entrance as well as a car park and bicycle storage. Local buses serve the town and surrounding areas.
Arrival Station: London King's Cross Station is on the northern edge of the city. A taxi rank and bus stops are located outside the station which has both car parking and bicycle storage facilities. King's Cross Station is on six London Underground lines.
FAQs: Lincoln to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and London
- 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.
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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