How much does a train ticket cost from Peterborough to Lincoln?

The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Lincoln start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Peterborough to Lincoln?

The average train journey time from Peterborough to Lincoln is 1h, covering a distance of 47 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Peterborough to Lincoln route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway , London North Eastern Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Peterborough to Lincoln?

The earliest train from Peterborough to Lincoln departs at 07:31. And the latest train departs at 23:15.

Which is the best train operator from Peterborough to Lincoln?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Peterborough to Lincoln?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Peterborough to Lincoln?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Peterborough to Lincoln?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Train Peterborough to Lincoln from £10

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Peterborough to Lincoln on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:26	Peterborough	59m	13:25	Lincoln	No tags
Train	16:27	Peterborough	1h 5m	17:32	Lincoln	No tags
Train	17:01	Peterborough	1h 2m	18:03	Lincoln	No tags
Train	17:10	Peterborough	57m	18:07	Metheringham	No tags
Train	17:10	Peterborough	1h 10m	18:20	Lincoln	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Peterborough to Lincoln

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

1hAverage duration

47 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£11 - £76	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £6	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Peterborough to Lincoln by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Peterborough to Lincoln?
The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Lincoln start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Peterborough to Lincoln?
The average train journey time from Peterborough to Lincoln is 1h, covering a distance of 47 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Peterborough to Lincoln route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Peterborough to Lincoln?
The earliest train from Peterborough to Lincoln departs at 07:31. And the latest train departs at 23:15.
Which is the best train operator from Peterborough to Lincoln?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Peterborough to Lincoln?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Peterborough to Lincoln?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Peterborough to Lincoln?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

14/12

£19

15/12

£12

Today

£13

17/12

£13

18/12

£12

19/12

£11

20/12

£10

21/12

£12

The cheapest trip from Peterborough to Lincoln was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Peterborough to Lincoln as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £50 for a train ticket from Peterborough to Lincoln based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-20.

Usually East Midlands Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.