London Kings Cross to Lincoln Trains From £9.85*

For the fastest and most comfortable journey from London Kings Cross to Lincoln, choose to travel on direct routes with LNER.

From London Kings Cross to Lincoln, the fastest train takes just 1 hour 46 minutes. With up to 57 trains departing daily from London to Lincoln, you can be sure to find convenient options to suit your needs. 

Along the way, you’ll take a speedy route through miles of English countryside, swapping the urban setting of the capital for the rural beauty of Lincolnshire.

LNER is a popular operator running long-distance services along the East Coast Main Line. Its modern trains connect London to cities and towns such as Newcastle, Peterborough, Grantham, York, Leeds, and Durham.

Departing from London Kings Cross

Start your trip from London to Lincoln at London Kings Cross, one of the UK’s busiest and best-equipped stations.

Before you board, make the most of the station’s outstanding amenities. Abundant seating areas with USB charging and free Wi-Fi make the wait comfortable, while there is a wide selection of food and drink available to buy at big name restaurants and cafes. Book lovers might want to take a photo of the famous Platform 9 ¾, and shop in the adjoining store that sells official Harry Potter merchandise.

Wherever you are in London, getting to Kings Cross is easy on London’s excellent local transport. Reach the station quickly on the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, or Victoria lines, or on a wide array of local buses. Or choose active travel and arrive by bike: there are drop-off points for hire bikes directly outside Kings Cross, and ample bike storage spaces at the station.

From London Kings Cross, rail passengers can travel to cities like Nottingham, York, Cambridge, Hull, and Edinburgh on trains operated by East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, LNER, and others.

Main stops

The journey from London Kings Cross to Lincoln typically calls at Stevenage, Peterborough, Grantham, and Newark Northgate, before reaching your destination. Exact stops may vary depending on the train times and route.

Arriving at Lincoln

Lincoln is a well-connected station on the East Coast Main Line, managed by East Midlands Railway.

When you disembark at Lincoln, you’ll be just a few minutes from Lincoln Central bus station for all bus services to local towns and villages around Lincolnshire. The train station itself has comfortable waiting rooms, toilets, and a small selection of refreshments.

The city centre boasts one of England’s most impressive cathedrals, as well as quaint cobbled streets, notably the iconic Steep Hill. Full of history, the city combines Roman ruins, Tudor landmarks, and Medieval battlements, with a lively food and drinks scene on the Brayford Waterfront.

If you are leaving Lincoln, board regular LNER trains to places like Peterborough, York, Edinburgh, and London, or East Midlands Railway services to Leicester, Birmingham, Doncaster, Sleaford, and Spalding. Travel directly to Leeds and Sheffield on trains operated by Northern.

LNER train classes

• Standard Class: Buy cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Lincoln with LNER standard class tickets. Enjoy your journey on comfortable trains, with free Wi-Fi, power and USB sockets, and tables as standard. If you get peckish, you can also order food to your seat.
• First Class: To enhance your travel experience with LNER, book London Kings Cross to Lincoln First Class tickets. While you wait to board, relax in the Kings Cross First Class lounge. On the train, kick back in extra spacious seats, and enjoy the quieter onboard environment, as well as complimentary food and drinks.

LNER train travel advice

• Children: Up to two under 5s travel free of charge with a fare-paying adult on all LNER trains. To save more on your London Kings Cross to Lincoln journey, buy an LNER Family Ticket, or a Family and Friends Railcard.
• Pets: Bring a maximum of two companion animals from London to Lincoln, ensuring to keep pets on a lead or in a carrier at all times.
• Luggage: When travelling with LNER, you can travel with up to three bags. Larger cases need to go in luggage racks at the ends of carriages. Small items can be safely stowed under your seat, and medium bags can fit into overhead compartments.
• Bicycles: Bring a bike onboard only with a mandatory reservation.
• Passenger Assist: If you need assistance on your journey, book LNER Passenger Assist at least two hours before your trip by phone or online.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.