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Peterborough to Lincoln Train Schedule
Trip Summary
3 trains operate daily from Peterborough to Lincoln. The train trip from Peterborough to Lincoln is usually about one hour and 18 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest London North Eastern Railway train can get you there in as little as one hour and 2 minutes.
| Distance | 47 mi (76 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 2m |
| Lowest price | $13.05 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | London North Eastern Railway |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Peterborough to Lincoln?
2 train services operate from Peterborough to Lincoln. London North Eastern Railway usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Railway | 1 | 1h 44m | $52.42 |
| London North Eastern Railway | 2 | 1h 5m | $14.93 |
East Midlands Railway train tickets from Peterborough to Lincoln start from $52, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 East Midlands Railway schedules to Lincoln. East Midlands Railway in Peterborough leaves from Peterborough Train Station . And in Lincoln trains arrive at Swinderby Station .
From Peterborough to Lincoln train travel on East Midlands Railway takes 1 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Lincoln faster, East Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 2 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 about traveling by train from Peterborough to Lincoln
Trains departing from Peterborough to Lincoln tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Peterborough at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00am. 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 3 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Peterborough to Lincoln. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lincoln to Peterborough.
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Station Information
Where is the train station in Peterborough?
Main departure station: Peterborough Train Station
There is one train station in Peterborough.
All train stations in Peterborough:
Peterborough Train Station
Where is the train station in Lincoln?
Main arrival station: Swinderby Station
Lincoln has one train station.
All train stations in Lincoln:
Swinderby Station
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