Stansted Airport to Lincoln by train

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Overview: trains from Stansted Airport to Lincoln

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stansted Airport to Lincoln, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:30 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 158
Trains / day 46 View all
Cheapest journey £38.78 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 39m
Train operators 15

Stansted Airport to Lincoln train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Stansted Airport to Lincoln by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Stansted Airport to Lincoln take around 2 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 158 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Stansted Airport is scheduled to depart at around  00:30. The last departure is usually at around 23:59 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Stansted Airport at around 00:30, with the last train leaving at around 23:59. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 46 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 15 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £38.78.

We think any time is a great time to visit Lincoln, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lincoln.

Is there a direct train from Stansted Airport to Lincoln?

The journey between Stansted Airport and Lincoln usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Stansted Airport to Lincoln every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Stansted Airport to Lincoln?

The Stansted Airport to Lincoln train travel takes about 2 hours and 34 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Stansted Airport to Lincoln train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lincoln leaving Stansted Airport at around 00:30 and the last train leaving at around 23:59 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Stansted Airport at around 00:30, with the final departure at 23:59.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.