It takes an average of 3h 49m to travel from Lincoln to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 72 miles (117 km). There are normally 79 trains per day traveling from Lincoln to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from $14.28 when you book in advance.
First train | Invalid Date | |
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Last train | Invalid Date | |
Departure station | Lincoln | |
Arrival station | Manchester | |
Journey time | From 2h 16m | |
Distance | 72 miles (117 km) | |
Frequency | 79 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $14.28 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Grand Central Railway |
Want to find out more about taking the train from Lincoln to Manchester? Look no further.
You'll usually find 79 trains per day running between Lincoln and Manchester, which usually take 3 hours 49 minutes to complete the 117 km journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Manchester from Lincoln, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way.
You can save money on train tickets from Lincoln to Manchester if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from $14.28. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for train schedules (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.
The average journey time by train between Lincoln and Manchester is 3 hours and 49 minutes, with around 79 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Lincoln to Manchester is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Train tickets from Lincoln to Manchester can start from as little as $14.28 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
No, there are no direct train services from Lincoln to Manchester. Travelling from Lincoln to Manchester by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Lincoln to Manchester leaves at 04:16. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Lincoln to Manchester leaves at 22:06. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Lincoln to Manchester cover a distance of around 72 miles (117 km) during the journey.
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