The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Lincoln
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Lincoln will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sunderland 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 195 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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 Sunderland to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 195 km
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£54 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Lincoln trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:36 Sunderland | 3h24 | 11:00 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Lincoln
Trains from Sunderland to Lincoln run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 19:47 |
Train companies: LNER from Sunderland to Lincoln trainsLNER trains will get you between Sunderland and Lincoln from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sunderland to Lincoln train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Lincoln
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
- 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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