First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£57
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£57
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
2 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
3 h 2 m
Trains on 14 Sept
6
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to Lincoln Central (LCN) will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Lincoln Central (LCN) you need to make at least one change.
G08054+
C21593+
P66831
G08060+
P66841+
C21595
G00973+
G08060
G00966+
G08054
G00969+
C59631
G08054+
C21593+
P66831
G08060+
P66841+
C21595
G00973+
G08060
G00966+
G08054
P66836+
C21809 · C59631Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Lincoln Central (LCN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 158 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Lincoln Central (LCN):
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Lincoln Central (LCN) costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Lincoln Central (LCN) take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 45m.
Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.94. The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Lincoln Central (LCN) trains for today, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P76861 · P01510+ G80258+ C88228 | On time 15:46 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h09 | 18:55 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3 changes | |
G00981+ C02059+ C88231 | On time 16:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h07 | 20:32 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2 changes | |
P66858+ C04397+ C02059+ C88231 | On time 16:46 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h46 | 20:32 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3 changes | |
P66484+ C02134+ C88231+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross | On time 17:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h21 | 20:32 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3 changes | |
G00987+ G08070 | 18:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h07 | 21:32 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
P01172+ C04468+ G08070 | 18:46 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h46 | 21:32 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2 changes | |
P66109+ C02125+ C88232+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross | 19:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h26 | 22:37 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3 changes | |
P66132+ G80167+ C21227+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross | On time 19:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h54 | 23:37 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3 changes | |
P01176+ C04471+ G80169+ C88233 | On time 19:46 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h12 | 23:58 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3 changes | |
P66180+ G80169+ C88233+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross | On time 20:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h15 | 23:58 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 3 changes | |
G00966+ G08054 | 11:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h10 | 14:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G08054+ C21593+ P66831 | 11:46 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h49 | 14:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2 changes | |
G00969+ C59631 | 12:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h32 | 15:57 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
C21809 · C59631+ P66836 | 12:46 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h11 | 15:57 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2 changes | |
G00973+ G08060 | 13:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h10 | 16:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 1 change | |
G08060+ C21595+ P66841 | 13:46 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h49 | 16:35 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Lincoln Central (LCN) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 12:25. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 12:25 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) 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.

Most Stansted Airport (SSD) to Lincoln Central (LCN) trains use the London Kings Cross to Lincoln Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Airport (SSD) and Lincoln Central (LCN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lincoln Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lincoln Central.
ATMs are available at Lincoln Central.
Ticket office support is available at Lincoln Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lincoln Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Lincoln Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lincoln Central: 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.
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