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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Lincoln to Hastings. Traveling by train from Lincoln to Hastings usually takes around 4 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest London North Eastern Railway + Connections train can make the trip in 3 hours and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 171 mi (275 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 47m |
| Lowest price | $55.99 |
| Most frequent service | East Midlands Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Lincoln to Hastings?
2 train services operate from Lincoln to Hastings. East Midlands Trains + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 6 | 5h 9m | $166.30 |
| London North Eastern Railway + Connections | 2 | 4h 2m | $132.96 |
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Lincoln to Hastings start from $56, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Hastings. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Lincoln leaves from Lincoln Train Station . And in Hastings trains arrive at Hastings Station .
From Lincoln to Hastings train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 5 hours and 9 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hastings faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 47 minutes.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Lincoln and Hastings is approximately 171 miles, or 275 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Lincoln to Hastings tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Lincoln at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lincoln?
Main departure station: Lincoln Train Station
There is one train station in Lincoln.
All train stations in Lincoln:
Lincoln Train Station
Where is the train station in Hastings?
Main arrival station: Hastings Station
Hastings has one train station.
Train stations in Hastings:
Hastings Station
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