The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Lincoln
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Lincoln will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 3 trains that leave Swindon 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 204 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 20 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 train and coach for Swindon to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 204 km
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£90 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Lincoln trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:18 Swindon | 3h34 | 08:52 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:10 Swindon | 4h20 | 12:30 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:22 Swindon | 3h40 | 13:02 Lincoln | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Lincoln
Trains from Swindon to Lincoln run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 204 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 204 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 22:33 |
Train companies: LNER from Swindon to Lincoln trainsLNER trains will get you between Swindon and Lincoln from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Lincoln train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon and Lincoln
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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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