The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Lincoln
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Lincoln is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Lincoln will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 10 trains that leave Sheffield for Lincoln on Thu, Dec 04, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Sheffield to Lincoln train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Lincoln trains for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:45 AM Sheffield | 1h19 | 6:04 AM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:37 AM Sheffield | 1h21 | 9:58 AM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:39 AM Sheffield | 1h23 | 11:02 AM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Sheffield | 1h16 | 2:56 PM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:38 PM Sheffield | 1h20 | 7:58 PM Lincoln | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Lincoln
Trains from Sheffield to Lincoln run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 22:48 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains from Sheffield to Lincoln trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Lincoln from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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East Midlands Trains
Trains from Sheffield to Lincoln
Trains from Sheffield to Lincoln are provided by Northern rail and East Midlands Trains. All Northern rail services run directly, and East Midlands Trains services have one change at Doncaster. Both direct and indirect services last around 1.5 hours. The first train of the day leaves Sheffield before 6:00 a.m. Services then run roughly every 40 minutes to one hour until the evening, when the last train leaves before 8:00 p.m. Trains from Sheffield to Lincoln depart from Sheffield Station on Sheaf Street, opposite the Sheffield Hallam University Campus. Trains arrive at Lincoln Station on St. Mary's Street, in the middle of the town centre.
FAQs: Trains from Sheffield to Lincoln
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Lincoln by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lincoln, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Sheffield, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lincoln Central, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sheffield to Lincoln
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Fastticket
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between station front and St Marys Church
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
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