The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Peterborough will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 12 trains that leave Lincoln for Peterborough every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.
C21795+
C0211721:291h18Lincoln Central (LCN)22:47Peterborough station (PBO)£131One-way1 change
C21629+
C0199119:291h39Lincoln Central (LCN)21:08Peterborough station (PBO)£131One-way1 change
C0210218:200h55Lincoln Central (LCN)19:15Peterborough station (PBO)£131One-way0 changes
C88215+
C019628:351h32Lincoln Central (LCN)10:07Peterborough station (PBO)£131One-way1 change
G0806315:200h56Lincoln Central (LCN)16:16Peterborough station (PBO)£141One-way0 changes
C0210218:200h55Lincoln Central (LCN)19:15Peterborough station (PBO)£131One-way0 changes
G0806315:200h56Lincoln Central (LCN)16:16Peterborough station (PBO)£141One-way0 changes
G0805111:200h56Lincoln Central (LCN)12:16Peterborough station (PBO)£171One-way0 changes
C21795+
C0211721:291h18Lincoln Central (LCN)22:47Peterborough station (PBO)£131One-way1 change
C88240+
C0201822:191h18Lincoln Central (LCN)23:37Peterborough station (PBO)£141One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lincoln to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 £19, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 75 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£19 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m 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.
Live departures
Lincoln to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to Peterborough trains for today, Saturday 16 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y12740+ Y11866 | On time 21:40 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h09 | 22:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 17 May | |||||
C88215+ C01962 | 8:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h32 | 10:07 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
C21601+ C01926 | 9:26 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h42 | 11:08 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
C21604+ C01944 | 10:18 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h50 | 12:08 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
G08051 | 11:20 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h56 | 12:16 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08063 | 15:20 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h56 | 16:16 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21796+ C02045 | 16:29 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h39 | 18:08 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
C88230+ C01986 | 17:43 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h25 | 19:08 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
C02102 | 18:20 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h55 | 19:15 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21629+ C01991 | 19:29 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1h39 | 21:08 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Peterborough
Trains from Lincoln to Peterborough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 55m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 5:16 |
Last train 23:15 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway from Lincoln to Peterborough trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Lincoln and Peterborough from £10. 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 Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Peterborough 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 Peterborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Peterborough
- 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 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- 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 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
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