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Outbound fromSunderland to Lincoln by train
It takes an average of 5h 54m to travel from Sunderland to Lincoln by train, over a distance of around 121 miles (195 km). There are normally 13 trains per day travelling from Sunderland to Lincoln and tickets for this journey start from £36.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:05 | |
| Departure station | Sunderland | |
| Arrival station | Lincoln | |
| Journey time | From 3h 5m | |
| Distance | 121 miles (195 km) | |
| Frequency | 13 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £36.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from Sunderland to Lincoln in 3 hours 5 minutes
If you want to travel from Sunderland to Lincoln by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Sunderland to Lincoln by train to take around 5 hours 54 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 5 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 13 trains per day running on this route, which spans 121 miles (195 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Lincoln. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Sunderland to Lincoln start from £36.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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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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