There are 3 ways to get from Stafford to Lincoln by train or car
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Train via Nottingham
best- Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Nottinghamtrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 56m£39–66Drive 85 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stafford to Lincolncar 85 mi
1h 42m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Lincoln Centraltrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 53m£40–67
Stafford to Lincoln by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Lincoln is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Stafford to Lincoln is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Lincoln Central via Tamworth High Level and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Stafford and Lincoln is 97 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stafford to Lincoln without a car is to train via Nottingham which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Stafford to Lincoln, including transfers.
Stafford to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Tamworth High Level station.
Stafford to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Lincoln is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Stafford to Lincoln.
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What companies run services between Stafford, England and Lincoln, England?
You can take a train from Stafford to Lincoln Central via Tamworth High Level and Nottingham in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Tamworth High Level to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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