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Outbound fromReading to Lincoln by train
It takes an average of 5h 52m to travel from Reading to Lincoln by train, over a distance of around 123 miles (199 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Reading to Lincoln and tickets for this journey start from £33.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:14 | |
| Departure station | Reading | |
| Arrival station | Lincoln | |
| Journey time | From 4h 9m | |
| Distance | 123 miles (199 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £33.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Reading to Lincoln by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Reading to Lincoln? Look no further.
You'll usually find 22 trains per day running between Reading and Lincoln, which usually take 5 hours 52 minutes to complete the 123 miles (199 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 9 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 Lincoln by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Reading to Lincoln start from £33.20 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Lincoln? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Lincoln
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Reading to Lincoln is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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