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The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Lincoln
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
156 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Lincoln will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston 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 156 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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.
14:113h46
Preston17:57Lincoln
£681One-way
0 changes
14:113h46
Preston17:57Lincoln
£681One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Preston to Lincoln train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 06:58
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:10 Preston | 3h52 | 11:02 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Lincoln
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Preston to Lincoln run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 20:19 |
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
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Preston to Lincoln trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Preston and Lincoln from £68. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 21m
Cheapest Price
£69
TransPennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Preston to Lincoln train
FAQs: Travel by train from Preston 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 Preston to Lincoln.
The train distance from Preston to Lincoln is 156 km.
Booking trains from Preston to Lincoln in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Preston to Lincoln covers a distance of 156 km and takes approximately 3h 21m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Preston to Lincoln can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £68, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The first train from Preston to Lincoln leaves at 5:16.
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lincoln is by train, costing approximately £68.
The train station in Preston that goes to Lincoln is Preston station (PRE), and it arrives at Lincoln Central (LCN).
The last train from Preston to Lincoln departs at 20:19.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Preston to Lincoln.
Trains from Preston to Lincoln run approximately 3 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Preston to Lincoln.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Preston to Lincoln.
To travel from Preston to Lincoln, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Preston to Lincoln.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Lincoln
Preston
Lincoln
The major train station for departures in Preston is Preston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston for your trip from Preston to Lincoln.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
6Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
Dining
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
Public transport options for Preston
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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 Preston.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike 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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