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The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Lincoln
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£134
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
5 h 58 m
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
403 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Lincoln will cost around £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £134.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Plymouth for Lincoln 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 403 km distance in an average of 5 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 58 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.
07:275h58
Plymouth13:25Lincoln
£1341One-way
0 changes
07:275h58
Plymouth13:25Lincoln
£1341One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Plymouth to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 403 km
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£115 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Plymouth to Lincoln train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 04:09
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:15 Plymouth | 6h46 | 15:01 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:50 Plymouth | 6h55 | 22:45 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Lincoln
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Plymouth to Lincoln run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £36
Distance 403 km |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 58m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 23:55 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £36
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry from Plymouth to Lincoln trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Plymouth and Lincoln from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 5m
Cheapest Price
£51
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 58m
Cheapest Price
£134
CrossCountry frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
FAQs: Plymouth to Lincoln train
FAQs: Travel by train from Plymouth to Lincoln easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Lincoln.
The train distance from Plymouth to Lincoln is 403 km.
Booking trains from Plymouth to Lincoln in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Plymouth to Lincoln, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Plymouth to Lincoln can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £115.
The train journey from Plymouth to Lincoln covers a distance of 403 km and takes approximately 5h 58m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Lincoln is by coach, costing approximately £36.
The first train from Plymouth to Lincoln leaves at 4:54.
The last train from Plymouth to Lincoln departs at 23:55.
The train station in Plymouth that goes to Lincoln is Plymouth station (PLY), and it arrives at Lincoln Central (LCN).
Trains from Plymouth to Lincoln run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Plymouth to Lincoln.
Yes, you can take the train from Plymouth to Lincoln.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Plymouth to Lincoln.
There is no night train service from Plymouth to Lincoln.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Lincoln
Plymouth
Lincoln
The major train station for departures in Plymouth is Devonport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Devonport for your trip from Plymouth to Lincoln.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Devonport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
Dockyard
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Dockyard
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Lincoln is Lincoln Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lincoln Central for your journey to Lincoln from Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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
- 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
- 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.
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