Lincoln Central live departures
Next trains leaving Lincoln Central (LCN), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Lincoln Central live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeLCN
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.2271, -0.5409
- Nearest stationHykeham (5.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-252,286,040
- GB rank259th busiest
- Managed byEast Midlands Railway
About this board
Lincoln Central is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code LCN. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Lincoln Central handled 2,286,040 passenger entries and exits, ranking 259th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Kings Cross (268,196 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Lincoln Central usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Lincoln Central station FAQs
What is the station code for Lincoln Central?
The three-letter CRS code for Lincoln Central is LCN. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Lincoln Central departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Lincoln Central itself.
How busy is Lincoln Central station?
Lincoln Central recorded 2,286,040 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 259th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Kings Cross.
Which stations are closest to Lincoln Central?
The nearest station is Hykeham, about 5.4 km away in a straight line. Saxilby (9.3 km) and Swinderby (12.6 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.