The timetable has been put in place for Lincoln Christmas Market with direct services from Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness.

As the East Coast Main Line is undergoing essential upgrades on the weekend of the 4th and 5th of December, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) services between Doncaster and Peterborough will be using diversionary routes with replacement coaches put in place for people travelling both to and from Grantham, Newark North Gate and Retford.

The special timetable will see 9-Coach Azuma trains stopping at Lincoln Station on their journeys to and from London King’s Cross, which is possible due to the nature and locations that the essential work is being carried out at.

Over the weekend of planned work, Network Rail will be undertaking upgrades to the track close to Newark Northgate, drainage improvements near Grantham and essential maintenance work in Retford.

Once complete work will see improved reliability and smoother journeys for those travelling on the East Coast Main Line.

Working alongside rail services, direct replacement coaches will be available for passengers travelling between Lincoln and Peterborough and also a separate coach service connecting Grantham, Newark Northgate and Retford.

East Midlands Railway (EMR) will continue to run its services both to and from Lincoln during Saturday the 4th of December as they will not be affected by the essential work.

Special Lincoln Christmas Market Timetable

Passengers are advised to check www.LNER.co.uk for further details and live journey information.

Saturday the 4th of December (Northbound)

• 11:00 London King’s Cross to Inverness via Lincoln at 12:44
• 11:30 London King’s Cross to Leeds via Lincoln at 13:21
• 13:30 London King’s Cross to Leeds via Lincoln at 15:19
• 16:30 London King’s Cross to Edinburgh via Lincoln at 18:14
• 19:00 London King’s Cross to Newcastle via Lincoln at 20:44

Saturday the 4th of December (Southbound)

• 06:56 Skipton to London King’s Cross via Lincoln at 09:01
• 09:45 Leeds to London King’s Cross via Lincoln at 11:01
• 09:52 Aberdeen to London King’s Cross via Lincoln at 16:01
• 17:45 Leeds to London King’s Cross via Lincoln at 19:01
• 14:52 Aberdeen to London King’s Cross via Lincoln at 21:07

Sunday the 5th of December (Northbound)

• 09:00 London King’s Cross to Aberdeen via Lincoln at 10:45
• 11:00 London King’s Cross to Inverness via Lincoln at 12:44
• 14:00 London King Cross to Leeds via Lincoln at 15:46
• 19:00 London King’s Cross to Newcastle via Lincoln at 20:47
• 20:00 London King’s Cross to Leeds via Lincoln at 21:44

Sunday the 5th of December (Southbound)

• 09:40 Leeds to London King’s Cross via Lincoln at [service and stopping time TBC]
• 09:56 Newcastle to London King’s Cross via Lincoln at 12:05
• 09:40 Inverness to London King’s Cross via Lincoln at 17:17
• 17:42 Leeds to London King’s Cross via Lincoln at 18:57

Warrick Dent, Director of Safety and Operations at LNER, said:

“I am pleased we have been able to work with the local community in Lincoln and our partners at Network Rail and the Department for Transport to ensure that direct rail services can be provided to the traditional Lincoln Christmas Market.

“These services are expected to be extremely busy, so customers are encouraged to book early via the LNER website to avoid disappointment. We strongly recommend customers have a seat reservation for each service to make sure they can fully enjoy the journey to and from the city.”

Sarah Reid, Route Director for Network Rail’s East Coast route, said:

“We know just how well-loved Lincoln Christmas Market is, which is why we have worked closely with LNER to make sure direct rail services run during this time.

“As we welcome more passengers back to the railway, we continue to look at ways we can carry out key upgrades whilst minimising the impact on people due to travel. We’re delighted that this special timetable will be in place and we hope all those visiting Lincoln Market have a fantastic time.”

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