Lincoln station
St Marys Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN5 7EW
Lincoln Station can be found on St Marys Street in Lincoln as shown on the map, and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Lincoln Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the heart of historic Lincoln, the city’s train station serves as a convenient starting point for rail travelers. Whether you’re a local commuting to work or a visitor eager to explore the picturesque charm of Lincolnshire, the station is your gateway to a network of popular destinations spread across the UK. Let's delve into the details of the amenities, travel options, and popular routes available at Lincoln Station to help you plan your next journey.
Lincoln Station is equipped to handle all the essentials for a hassle-free trip. Ticketing services are conveniently available, with the ticket office open from 5:00 to 19:30 on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 10:30 to 21:30 on Sundays. For those who prefer self-service, ticket machines are accessible and fully equipped to handle online purchases, including the collection of pre-booked tickets.
Committed to accessibility, Lincoln Station offers step-free access throughout its facilities. It has been categorized as a Category A station, ensuring ease of movement for all passengers. Although the platforms lack tactile paving, the station compensates with helpful staff available throughout most of the day, seven days a week, to assist anyone who needs a hand.
For your comfort, heated waiting rooms and accessible seating are available, along with restrooms and baby-changing amenities located on Platform 4. If you're planning on a bit of shopping or need some refreshments before heading off, you'll find a café and vending machine on-site, plus ATMs for your convenience.
Beyond the station itself, Lincoln offers a variety of transport connections to get you where you need to go. The taxi ranks are well-served by local companies such as Discount Cabs and Handsome Cars, providing services around the clock. Bus services operated by Stagecoach also have routes that weave through the city and into the neighboring towns and villages. If your train journey doesn’t take you to your final destination, the station’s nearby bus stop or a PlusBus ticket can provide seamless onward travel.
Ready to embark on your next adventure? Lincoln Station serves as a hub for numerous popular routes. If you're longing for the hustle and bustle of the capital, check out trains from Lincoln to London Kings Cross. For a bit of history and culture closer to home, head towards Nottingham or explore the industrial charm of Sheffield. For shorter jaunts, you might prefer journeys like Lincoln to Gainsborough Lea Road or the nearby attractions at Newark North Gate.
Lincoln Station not only connects you to various destinations but also ensures your journey starts on the right note with its comprehensive facilities and travel solutions. Whether you plan to visit London for the weekend or are setting off on a daily commute, purchasing tickets is convenient and straightforward, enabling you to enjoy the tranquility of rail travel. Embark on your next journey with confidence and comfort, knowing you're supported every step of the way by the staff and amenities at Lincoln Station. Safe travels!
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes Fastticket | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens ArrivalScreens Announcements | ||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | No | ||||||
Customer services notes | None | ||||||
Luggage storage | No | ||||||
Lost property | EMR lost property office is located at Nottingham. We will try to contact the owner if they can be identified, the item will be kept for 3 months (unless it is perishable) and a record is kept. | ||||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |||||||
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Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. 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. | ||||||
Ticket barriers and gates | Yes | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes Fastticket | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||||
Accessible Toilets | Yes | ||||||
Waiting rooms |
There are heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating. | ||||||
Seating area | Yes | ||||||
Wheelchairs available | Yes | ||||||
Getting to and from the station | |||||||
Accessible taxis here | No | ||||||
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No | ||||||
Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||||
Accessible car park equipment | True None | ||||||
Staff Help | |||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | No | ||||||
Helpline | 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. |
Toilets | Yes 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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Accessible Toilets | Yes |
Baby Changing | Yes Female toilets |
Waiting rooms |
There are heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating. | ||||||
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Seating area | Yes | ||||||
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||||||||||||||||||
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Operator | East Midlands Railway | ||||||||||||||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
Car park CCTV | No | ||||||||||||||||||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | Available Cafe and vending machine. |
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ATM Machine | Available |
Shops | Available |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 198 Cycle hub open 24 hours. Changing facilities and toilet available. Between station front and St Marys Church |
Type of Storage | Compounds, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Outside the front of the station. |
Discount Cabs 01522 567800 Handsome 01522 545352 Direct 01522 567567 |
'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 |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Leicester | East Midlands Railway | 17:30 | 3A | 17:32 |
from Grimsby Town | East Midlands Railway | 17:34 | 4A | 17:40 This train has been delayed by a fault with the signalling system earlier today |
from Peterborough | East Midlands Railway | 17:40 | 5A | On time |
from Leeds | Northern | 17:58 | 5A | On time |
from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 18:03 | 3 | On time |
from Peterborough | East Midlands Railway | 18:20 | 4A | On time |
from Leicester | East Midlands Railway | 18:33 | - | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Grimsby Town | East Midlands Railway | 17:32 | 3A | 17:33 |
to Leicester | East Midlands Railway | 17:36 | 4A | 17:41 This train has been delayed by a fault with the signalling system earlier today |
to Doncaster | East Midlands Railway | 17:42 | 5A | On time |
to Peterborough | East Midlands Railway | 17:53 | 2 | On time |
to Leeds | Northern | 18:23 | 5A | On time |
to Leicester | East Midlands Railway | 18:34 | - | On time |