First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£72
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
1 h 48 m
Trains on 14 Sept
31
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Lincoln Central (LCN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Lincoln Central (LCN) will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 31 trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Lincoln Central (LCN), including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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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G08060Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Lincoln Central (LCN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 191 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Lincoln Central (LCN):
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Lincoln Central (LCN) costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Lincoln Central (LCN) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 29m.
The journey is about 45m faster (2h 17m by train vs 3h 2m by car) and roughly £14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£35 vs £49). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Lincoln Central (LCN) trains for today, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80258+ C88228 | On time 17:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h52 | 18:55 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
C02134+ C88231 | On time 18:38 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h54 | 20:32 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G08070 | On time 19:43 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h49 | 21:32 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02125+ C88232 | On time 20:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h01 | 22:37 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
C02115+ C21227 | On time 21:08 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h29 | 23:37 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G80169+ C88233 | On time 22:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h55 | 23:58 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
| Monday 14 September | |||||
C01971+ C59601 | 5:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h12 | 8:00 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
C02149 · G08038 | 6:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h57 | 8:37 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G08038 | 6:45 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h52 | 8:37 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80199+ C21305 | 7:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h24 | 9:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
W04520+ G89402 | 7:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h35 | 9:53 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G80171+ C21623 | 7:45 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h12 | 9:57 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G80205+ C21304 | 8:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h24 | 10:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G08043 | 8:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h48 | 10:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80211+ C21303 | 9:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h24 | 11:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G80173+ C59614 | 9:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h10 | 11:57 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G80216+ C21302 | 10:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h24 | 12:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G08047 | 10:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h48 | 12:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80224+ C21301 | 11:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h24 | 13:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G80176+ C59623 | 11:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h10 | 13:57 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G80228+ C21300 | 12:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h24 | 14:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G08054 | 12:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h48 | 14:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80234+ C21299 | 13:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h24 | 15:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G80179+ C59631 | 13:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h10 | 15:57 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G80241+ C21298 | 14:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h24 | 16:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G08060 | 14:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h48 | 16:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80247+ C21297 | 15:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h24 | 17:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G80183+ C59638 | 15:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h10 | 17:57 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G08066 | 16:13 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h46 | 17:59 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Lincoln Central (LCN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 191 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 20:40 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Lincoln Central (LCN) 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 Lincoln Central (LCN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London Kings Cross (KGX) to Lincoln Central (LCN) trains use the London Kings Cross to Lincoln Central station pair. Use this guide to compare London Kings Cross (KGX) and Lincoln Central (LCN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Lincoln Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lincoln Central.
ATMs are available at Lincoln Central.
Ticket office support is available at Lincoln Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lincoln Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Lincoln Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lincoln Central: 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.
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