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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Lincoln
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Lincoln will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stansted for Lincoln every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 1 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, and a coach costs an average of £27.
Distance: 158 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Lincoln trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:27 Stansted | 2h35 | 13:02 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 04:30 Stansted | 7h01 | 11:31 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Lincoln
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Trains from Stansted to Lincoln run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 22:33 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Stansted to Lincoln trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Stansted and Lincoln from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted to Lincoln train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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 Stansted and Lincoln
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Accessibility
WC
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Bike 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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