Lincoln at a glance
Address:
Lincoln stationSt Marys Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN5 7EW
Ticket office:
Monday to Friday: 05:15 - 19:30Saturday: 05:15 - 19:30
Sunday: 10:45 - 21:10
- Ticket office
- Step-free access
- Prepurchase collection
- Car park
- Ticket machine
- Toilets
- Taxi-rank
- Seated area available
| Lincoln train station information | Lincoln rail station is centrally located, close to Lincoln Cathedral and the University of Lincoln, making it convenient for passengers visiting the city for tourism or business. Lincoln Train Station is a key transportation hub connecting the city to major UK destinations like London, Nottingham, and Sheffield. The station has five platforms and serves multiple train operators, providing essential links for both commuters and tourists visiting Lincoln’s historic sites. |
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| Staffing level | Part time |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Information systems |
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| Lincoln train station parking | The Lincoln Train Station offers ample parking options for travellers, including a main car park managed by APCOA Parking, with about 275 spaces, bicycle racks, electric vehicle charging points, and alternative parking nearby. |
| The history of Lincoln train station | The Lincoln Train Station opened in 1846 to serve the growing city of Lincoln during the railway expansion of the Industrial Revolution. The station has undergone several modifications since its inception, evolving from a simple terminus to a key regional hub. While the station has been modernised over the years, some of its Victorian architectural elements remain. It has played a significant role in connecting Lincoln to major cities across the UK and continues to be an important part of the city’s transportation infrastructure. |
| Hotels near Lincoln train station | Some of the hotels near Lincoln Train Station include: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lincoln, Holiday Inn Lincoln, The White Hart Hotel, The Lincoln Hotel, Premier Inn Lincoln City Centre. |
| Shops and restaurants at Lincoln train station | At Lincoln Train Station, the following café is available: Costa Coffee*- serving a range of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, and snacks. There are additional food and shopping options available nearby in the city centre. |
Performance Figures
Figures for 1st April 2026 to 2nd May 2026
| Operator | Trains on time (Within 3 minutes) | Trains Cancelled |
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| Northern Trains | 86.3% | 1.6% |
| EMR | 91.4% | 1.3% |
| LNER | 90.6% | 9.3% |
| East Midlands Route: | 80.7% | 3.5% |
What we are doing to improve
Next 3 Months
We will continue to deliver our Joint Performance Plans with Network Rail to improve our operational performance, current focus areas include ensuring we deliver all readiness activity for the autumn season, and planning for a successful December timetable change introduction.
Next Year
We will implement performance improvement actions aligned with the Performance Restoration Framework, focusing on timetable reliability, staff availability, infrastructure resilience, and disruption management. Collaborative efforts with Network Rail will address crime, extreme weather, and congestion on parts of our route.
Longer-Term
We will introduce new Intercity trains, refurbish regional fleets, and work with Network Rail on sustainable maintenance access and infrastructure enhancements to reduce failures and improve overall service reliability.
| Ticket office information | Situated in the booking hall |
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| Ticket office opening times |
Note: |
| Pre-purchase collection | Yes |
| Ticket machine | Yes |
| Oyster cards issued here | No |
| Use Oyster cards here | No |
| Smartcards issued here | Yes |
| Top up Smartcards here | Yes |
| Validate Smartcards here | Yes |
| Smartcards information | Collect and top your Smartcard at this location |
| Penalty fares | Applicable Operators: EM |
| Left luggage | No |
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| Left luggage contact details | |
| Lost property contact details | Telephone: 03457 125678 |
| Seated area available | Yes
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| Waiting room opening times |
Note: Closed until further notice |
| Waiting room information | There are heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating. |
| Station buffet available | Yes |
| Station buffet information | Cafe and vending machine. |
| Toilets available | Yes |
| Toilets information | The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilet opening times:
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| Baby changing facilities available | Yes |
| Baby changing facilities information | Female toilets |
| Showers | Unknown |
| Telephones available | Yes |
| Wifi available | No |
| Wifi information | |
| Post box available | Yes |
| ATM available | Yes |
| Bureau de change available | Unknown |
| Shops available | Yes |
| Helpline information | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here . |
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| Helpline contact details | Note: 08000 11 33 23 |
| Staff help information | 05.00 - 23.59 Monday to Saturday 08.30 - 23.59 Sunday Passenger Assistance meet and greet at the ticket office or ticket gates. |
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| Induction loop available | Yes |
| Accessible ticket machines available | Yes |
| Accessible ticket machines information | Fastticket |
| Accessible booking office counter available | One accessible counter available |
| Ramp for train access available | Yes
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| Accessible taxis information | All cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible |
| National Key toilets available | Yes |
| National Key toilets information | The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. |
| Step free access coverage | Whole station |
| Step free access information | Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. |
| Ticket gates exist | Yes
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| Impaired mobility set down available | No |
| Wheelchairs | Yes
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| Cycle storage available | Yes |
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| Cycle storage number of spaces | 198 |
| Cycle storage sheltered | Yes |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Yes |
| Cycle storage location | Between station front and St Marys Church |
| Cycle storage information | Cycle hub open 24 hours. Changing facilities and toilet available. |
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| Car park 1 | Station Car Park |
| Car park 1 operator | East Midlands Railway |
| Car park 1 spaces | 49 |
| Car park 1 opening times |
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| Car park 1 charges |
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| Car park 1 contact details | £2.20 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230. This car park has Secure Station Accreditation. |
| Rail replacement information | Outside the front of the station. |
| Taxi rank information | Discount Cabs 01522 567800 Handsome 01522 545352 Direct 01522 567567 |
| Bus services information | 'Stagecoach' operates a network of daily, frequent bus routes around the city and also to nearby towns and villages. For route maps and timetables: www.stagecoachbus.com Buy a Lincoln PLUSBUS ticket with your train ticket, for discount price unlimited bus travel around the city. For details: www.plusbus.info |
Virtual station tour
You can use the virtual tour to explore the station at your leisure and find useful information to help you ahead of your journey.
Lincoln Train Station FAQs
Tickets can be purchased at Lincoln rail station's ticket office, through self-service machines, online using our helpful journey planner, or via the EMR app.
Yes, there is a car park with short-stay and long-stay options. It includes accessible parking bays and electric vehicle charging points.
Yes, Lincoln Train Station is accessible for disabled passengers, with step-free access to platforms, designated parking, and accessible toilets.
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
Yes, there are waiting rooms where passengers can relax before their train journey.
Yes, bicycles are allowed on trains, and there are bicycle racks available for secure storage at Lincoln train station.
Lincoln station is within walking distance of the city centre and can be accessed via local bus services or taxis.
There are lot of ways to book cheap train tickets when travelling to or from Lincoln rail station – but general prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
- Booking Advance rail tickets for your journey to find the cheapest tickets for your desired travel times up to 12 weeks in advance.
- Check out our group train tickets to save money on your rail fares. There are a range of different options built to suit multiple group sizes.
- If you’re able to travel during Off-peak and Super Off-peak times, you can get cheaper tickets.
- With any of the National Railcards you could get up to 1/3 off train fares