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

The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Lincoln start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Lincoln?

The average train journey time from Nottingham to Lincoln is 59m, covering a distance of 32 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 46m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Lincoln route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 20 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Nottingham to Lincoln departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 22:43.

Train Nottingham to Lincoln from £6

Next train departures

Next departures from Nottingham to Lincoln on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:36	Nottingham	55m	08:31	Lincoln	Cheapest
Train	19:37	Carlton	47m	20:24	Lincoln	Fastest
Train	08:47	Nottingham	55m	09:42	Lincoln	No tags
Train	09:35	Nottingham	52m	10:27	Lincoln	No tags
Train	10:39	Nottingham	51m	11:30	Lincoln	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Lincoln on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:30	Nottingham	55m	20:25	Lincoln	Cheapest
Train	10:24	Nottingham	50m	11:14	Lincoln	Fastest
Train	09:33	Nottingham	1h 7m	10:40	Lincoln	No tags
Train	11:25	Nottingham	1h 6m	12:31	Lincoln	No tags
Train	12:27	Nottingham	50m	13:17	Lincoln	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:38 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Nottingham to Lincoln

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

42 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £22	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £19	Average duration59m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Lincoln?
The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Lincoln start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Lincoln?
The average train journey time from Nottingham to Lincoln is 59m, covering a distance of 32 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 46m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Lincoln route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 20 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Lincoln?
The earliest train from Nottingham to Lincoln departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 22:43.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/12

£17

04/12

£17

Today

£18

06/12

£9

07/12

£6

08/12

£9

09/12

£8

10/12

£9

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Lincoln was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

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

You can expect to pay from £6 to £18 for a train ticket from Nottingham to Lincoln based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-07.