The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Loughborough will cost around £14 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 Loughborough 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 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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 Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Loughborough 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 1h 47m. 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 coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 68 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Why should you book Lincoln to Loughborough trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail (3) to find the best option for your trip from Lincoln to Loughborough.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Trains with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Lincoln to Loughborough.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Trip?
- 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 Loughborough.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Lincoln to Loughborough.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Loughborough
Trains from Lincoln to Loughborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) from Lincoln to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Lincoln and Loughborough from £11. 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 Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Loughborough
- 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.
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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