Trains to Lincoln Castle
It's easy to reach Lincoln Castle by rail. Hop on a train to Lincoln station, which is served by LNER and East Midlands Railway services from London, Peterborough and Nottingham. From Lincoln, it's just a 17-minute walk to Lincoln Castle. Simply exit the station, on to St Mary's Street and turn right on to the High Street. The High Street becomes Steep Hill - follow that all the way to the Castle.
A visit to Lincoln Castle will transport you back in time - it's a great way to spend a day with the family. Wander into the grounds or simply admire the imposing walls from afar.
For more information about opening times, visit Lincoln Castle’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:25 - 19:30 |
| Saturday | 05:25 - 19:30 |
| Sunday | 12:30 - 20:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Part time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Lost Property | Available |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car parking spaces | 138 | ||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
|
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 60 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Platform 3 |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Suitable means of access to and between platforms. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Lincoln
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 21:03 | 4A | On time |
| to Sheffield | Northern | 21:20 | 5A | On time |
| to Newark Northgate | East Midlands Railway | 21:26 | 5B | On time |
| to Sheffield | Northern | 21:51 | 5A | On time |
| to Newark Northgate | East Midlands Railway | 22:30 | 4A | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 21:19 | 4A | On time |
| from Sheffield | Northern | 21:38 | 5A | On time |
| from Newark Northgate | London North Eastern Railway | 21:45 | On time | |
| from Grimsby Town | East Midlands Railway | 21:52 | 5B | On time |
| from Newark Northgate | East Midlands Railway | 22:36 | 3A | On time |