Cheap train tickets from Lincoln to Petersburg

Trains leave the station in Lincoln twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your hand luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Petersburg to Lincoln.

The distance between Lincoln and Petersburg is approximately 675 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 day, 8 hours and 2 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 day, 5 hours and 12 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 patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

The earliest train departs Lincoln at 10:29 while the last train of the day leaves at 10:29. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full timetable for your specific travel dates.

Trains from Lincoln to Petersburg are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.