The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Lincoln Central (LCN)
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport to Lincoln Central (LCN) will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Lincoln Central (LCN) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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 London Stansted Airport to Lincoln Central (LCN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Lincoln Central (LCN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 158 km
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£38 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Lincoln Central (LCN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Lincoln Central (LCN) trains for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:27 London Stansted Airport | 2h35 | 13:02 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Lincoln Central (LCN)
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Lincoln Central (LCN) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 12:27. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 07:27 |
Last train 12:27 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, Cross Country from London Stansted Airport to Lincoln Central (LCN) trainsCrossCountry, LNER, East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, Cross Country trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Lincoln Central (LCN) from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Cross Country
FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Lincoln Central (LCN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Lincoln Central (LCN)
- 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.
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