The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Stafford
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Stafford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Stafford will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lincoln for Stafford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Stafford
Trains from Lincoln to Stafford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 20:42 |
FAQs: Lincoln to Stafford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Stafford 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 Stafford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Stafford
- 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Stafford Multi Story (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 84 cycle spaces in two bays on platform 1 with 42 cycle spaces in Car Park 2 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station on the left hand side.
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