4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Lincoln
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Lincoln will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 6 trains that leave Nottingham for Lincoln every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 51 km
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1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Lincoln trains for today, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:37 Nottingham | 1h02 | 22:39 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 20 December | |||||
| Y12405 | On time 08:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h02 | 09:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y12626 | On time 08:49 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h55 | 09:44 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C51287 | On time 09:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h00 | 10:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y12562 | On time 09:52 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h50 | 10:42 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C51266 | On time 10:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h00 | 11:27 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y12627 | On time 10:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h54 | 11:44 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Lincoln
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Trains from Nottingham to Lincoln run on average 5 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 50m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 04:16 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Lincoln trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Lincoln from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
Trains from Nottingham to Lincoln: Journey Details
Direct trains from Nottingham to Lincoln run around once an hour from Monday to Saturday. Sunday services are more limited, with the first train not departing Nottingham until the afternoon. The journey usually takes around an hour. The first train of the day leaves at approximately 6:00 a.m. and the last direct service at about 7:00 p.m. There are also evening services involving a change at Newark, with the last service running around 10:30 p.m. Peak fares are charged in the morning, Monday to Friday, but not in the evening. These services are all operated by East Midlands Trains.
Taking the Train from Nottingham
Nottingham Station is just to the south of the city centre, near Queens Road. It's easy to walk there from many central locations, such as the Broadmarsh and Victoria shopping centres. The train station is served by the Nottingham Express Transit tram network, with services running until late at night. There are also many bus services to the station from the surrounding area, plus a taxi rank. The station has its own multi-storey car park.
Getting into Lincoln by Train
Many flock to Lincoln to admire its cathedral and castle and to wander through the historic streets. These include the aptly-named Steep Hill, which has its own shuttle bus for those who find it too strenuous to walk. The city is also a popular shopping destination, with many unusual independent stores and two indoor shopping centres. The main train station, Lincoln Central, is in St Mary's Street. Its central location makes it easy to walk to many destinations, but there are also taxis and buses available.
FAQs: Nottingham to Lincoln train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Lincoln 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Lincoln
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. 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 public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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.
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