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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Nottingham will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lincoln for Nottingham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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 Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 51 km
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lincoln to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to Nottingham trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y07981 | On time 08:39 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h49 | 09:28 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y07986 | On time 09:33 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h54 | 10:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y07992 | On time 10:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h52 | 11:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y07998 | On time 11:33 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h53 | 12:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y08005 | On time 12:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h54 | 13:29 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y08010 | On time 13:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h50 | 14:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Nottingham
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Trains from Lincoln to Nottingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 50m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 04:16 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Lincoln to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Lincoln and Nottingham from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
Trains from Lincoln to Nottingham
Rail travel offers a great way to reach Nottingham for anyone in the Lincoln area. Trains leave every hour throughout the week from Lincoln Central, with a total of 12 to 15 services every day. And the journey time isn't long. With an average duration of just over 50 minutes, travellers can get to Nottingham in a 'flash'.
Which train companies travel from Lincoln to Nottingham?
All trains from Lincoln to Nottingham are provided by the same company. East Midlands Trains is the sole operator on the route, running a seven-days-a-week, all-year-round schedule between the two historic cities.
How long is the train from Lincoln to Nottingham?
The journey from Lincoln to Nottingham is extremely quick. Travellers can expect to reach Nottingham station 50 to 54 minutes after departing from Lincoln Central, with no changes needed at any point.
How many trains are there from Lincoln to Nottingham?
There should be 12 to 15 services every day between Lincoln Central and Nottingham. Trains travel direct, with no changes needed, and services begin as early as 5:30 a.m. So, finding the right departure time should be easy.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Lincoln to Nottingham?
Departure train station: All trains bound for Nottingham will leave from Lincoln Central. Located on St. Mary's Street in the centre of the city, the station is readily accessible from all corners of the Lincoln urban area. Buses stop outside the station on Wigford Way and include handy routes like the 100L, which covers most of northern Lincoln. At the station, passengers can grab snacks and coffees, use toilet facilities, take money out of ATMs and shop for essentials at a small on-site store.
Arrival train station: Trains from Lincoln will arrive at Nottingham Station – the city's major rail transport hub. The station is around 700 metres south of the centre, but visitors can quickly get there via bus routes including the 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10. All pass by the station and also provide access to sporting venues in the south such as Trent Bridge or the City Ground. Those who want to continue their journey to East Midlands Airport can take direct rail connections. The airport is only 13 miles away from the station, and transfers will take 15 minutes maximum. Visitors heading to the University can take trams to the University Park Campus or buses to the Jubilee Campus.
FAQs: Lincoln to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Nottingham
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 ParkingBike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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