Bus from Lincoln to Horncastle (Lincolnshire)
5 direct routes · 47–65 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 21:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Horncastle (Lincolnshire) as of 12:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lincoln, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~47 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 6 | 06:02 | 21:23 | Winnowsty Lane (adj) | Jubilee Way (E-Bound) | North Greetwell, Sudbrooke, Langworth, Bullington, Rand, Wragby & 5 more |
| 30 | PC Coaches | ~65 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 06:15 | 17:40 | Siemens (opp) | Interchange Shelter (adj) | Washingborough, Heighington, Branston Booths, Potterhanworth Booths, Bardney, Southrey & 4 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 923, 921, 56
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 923 | PC Coaches | ~57 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Telephone Exchange (adj) | Queen Elizabeth School Bus Park (in) | Washingborough, Heighington, Branston Booths, Potterhanworth, Bardney & Edlington |
| 921 | PC Coaches | ~63 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:42 | 07:42 | Lincoln Hotel (opp) | Queen Elizabeth School Bus Park (in) | Nettleham, Welton, Dunholme, Scothern, Langworth, Bullington & 7 more |
| 56 | PC Coaches | ~47 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:33 | 14:33 | Winnowsty Lane (adj) | Jubilee Way (E-Bound) | North Greetwell, Sudbrooke, Langworth, Bullington, Rand, Wragby & 5 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lincoln on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 56 bus, 30 bus, 923 bus or 921 bus timetable.
Fares from Lincoln to Horncastle
- £3.00 adult single on the 56 (Stagecoach East Midlands) and the 30 and 56 (PC Coaches)
- £3.50 adult single on the 923 and 921 (PC Coaches) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lincoln to Horncastle?
5 routes run directly from Lincoln to Horncastle: the 56 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 30 (PC Coaches), the 923 (PC Coaches), the 921 (PC Coaches), the 56 (PC Coaches). The most frequent is the 56, 16 times each weekday — board at Winnowsty Lane (adj) and get off at Jubilee Way (E-Bound), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lincoln to Horncastle?
Between 47 minutes on the 56 and 65 on the 30, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at North Greetwell, Sudbrooke, Langworth, Bullington and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lincoln to Horncastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:02 and the last around 21:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lincoln to Horncastle?
Adult singles from Lincoln to Horncastle: £3.00 on the 56 (Stagecoach East Midlands) and the 30 and 56 (PC Coaches); £3.50 on the 923 and 921 (PC Coaches). The 923 and the 921 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.