4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
6 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 48 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Plymouth will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 4 trains that leave Lincoln for Plymouth every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 403 km distance in an average of 6 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 2 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 train and coach for Lincoln to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 403 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£87 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lincoln to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to Plymouth trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:16 Lincoln | 6h58 | 11:14 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:11 Lincoln | 7h02 | 15:13 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:36 Lincoln | 6h36 | 16:12 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Plymouth
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Trains from Lincoln to Plymouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 403 km distance in 6h 16m.
Distance 403 km |
Average train duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 16m |
First train 01:50 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry from Lincoln to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Lincoln and Plymouth from £33. 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 Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Plymouth
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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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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