Lincoln to Sheffield train

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£15

Fastest journey

1 h 17 m

Average duration

1 h 21 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

64 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lincoln to Sheffield will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Lincoln for Sheffield 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 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.

Northern Rail (3)
18:231h21
Lincoln
19:44Sheffield
£111One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
08:271h17
Lincoln
09:44Sheffield
£121One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
14:151h28
Lincoln
15:43Sheffield
£121One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
09:151h27
Lincoln
10:42Sheffield
£201One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
10:181h23
Lincoln
11:41Sheffield
£201One-way
0 changes

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Sheffield 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 1h 21m.

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£11

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£21

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1h 21m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lincoln to Sheffield

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Trains from Lincoln to Sheffield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
64 km
Average train duration
1h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
4
Train providers
2
Fastest train
1h 15m
First train
05:20
Last train
22:44
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains trains Lincoln to Sheffield

Travel from Lincoln to Sheffield from £6 with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains to Sheffield from Lincoln. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Train information from Lincoln to Sheffield with Northern Rail (3):

  • Average Duration: 1 h 16 min
  • Cheapest Price: £6

FAQs: Lincoln to Sheffield train

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Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Sheffield

Lincoln
Sheffield
The major train station for departures in Lincoln is Lincoln Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lincoln Central for your trip from Lincoln to Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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information
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
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  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Between station front and St Marys Church
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Lincoln Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your journey to Sheffield from Lincoln.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. 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 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Sheffield
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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Distance to city center
7 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Woodhouse
  • Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Meadowhall
  • Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
  • Metro: Tram stop at station

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