4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Lincoln
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
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.
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.
Live departures
Preston to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Lincoln trains for today, Wednesday 24 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 06:13 Preston | 3h21 | 09:34 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
| 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
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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.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 3h 21m.
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 |
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.
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FAQs: Preston to Lincoln train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Lincoln
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike 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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