12 Lincoln to Welton via Ermine East, Nettleham
Operated by Stagecoach East Midlands. First bus 06:00, last bus 18:42. 53 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:24, last 16:24. Fares: adult single £1.20 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 12? 67 other bus routes are numbered 12 elsewhere in the UK — see every 12 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bus Station (Bay O) | 08:00 | · | · | · | · |
| Central Bus Station (Bay C) | · | 10:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 |
| Waitrose (adj) | 08:12 | 10:12 | 12:12 | 14:12 | 16:12 |
| The Green (adj) | · | · | · | · | · |
| William Farr School Bus Park (in) | · | · | · | · | · |
| Oak Avenue (opp) | 08:19 | 10:19 | 12:19 | 14:19 | 16:19 |
| Dunholme Road (adj) | 08:24 | 10:24 | 12:24 | 14:24 | 16:24 |
| Black Bull Inn (SE-bound) | · | · | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 12
Adult single £1.20 to £3.00 · Adult return £2.40 to £9.40
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.20 | Cabourne Avenue | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £1.20 | Waitrose/Bypass | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.20 | Brown Cow | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Nettleham/Heath Hses | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Dunholme | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.20 | Welton | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Lindum Hill Foot | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.20 | City Bus Station |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Cathedral.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 20 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach East Midlands before you travel.
Tickets on the 12
Stagecoach East Midlands publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Return · Single · Duo Return · Gold DayRider · Hull DayRider · Newark DayRider · Silver DayRider
…and 80 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach East Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 19 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach East Midlands.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach East Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Welton: 24 journeys, first 06:00 towards Lincoln: 24 journeys, first 06:20
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Welton: 24 journeys, first 06:00 towards Lincoln: 24 journeys, first 06:20
Route map
All stops on route 12
12 towards Welton
All 27 stops
- Central Bus Station (Bay O) Lincoln
- Central Bus Station (Bay C) Lincoln
- Lincoln Hotel (adj) Lincoln
- Mainwaring Road (opp) Lincoln
- Byron Avenue (opp) Lincoln
- Footpath To Health Centre (NE-bound) Ermine East
- Waitrose (adj) Nettleham Fields
- Letter Box (opp) Lincoln
- Beckside Nursery (opp) Nettleham
- Cliff Avenue (opp) Nettleham
- Beech Avenue (opp) Nettleham
- Kingsway East (adj) Nettleham
- All Saints Church (adj) Nettleham
- The Green (adj) Nettleham
- 1 Deepdale Lane (o/s) Nettleham
- Police Headquarters (o/s) Nettleham
- Nettleham Heath (N-bound) Nettleham
- William Farr School Bus Park (in) Welton
- Monckton Way (opp) Dunholme
- Kennington Close (opp) Dunholme
- Oak Avenue (opp) Dunholme
- Ryland Road (adj) Dunholme
- Allwood Road (adj) Dunholme
- Roselea Avenue (adj) Dunholme
- Dunholme Road (adj) Welton
- Hazel Grove (adj) Welton
- Black Bull Inn (SE-bound) Welton
12 towards Lincoln
All 35 stops
- William Farr School Bus Park (in) Welton
- Kennington Close (opp) Dunholme
- Oak Avenue (opp) Dunholme
- Ryland Road (adj) Dunholme
- Allwood Road (adj) Dunholme
- Roselea Avenue (adj) Dunholme
- Dunholme Road (adj) Welton
- Hazel Grove (adj) Welton
- Black Bull Inn (NE-bound) Welton
- Village Hall (adj) Welton
- Dunholme Road (opp) Welton
- Roselea Avenue (opp) Dunholme
- Allwood Road (opp) Dunholme
- Oak Avenue (adj) Dunholme
- Kennington Close (adj) Dunholme
- Monckton Way (adj) Dunholme
- Nettleham Heath (S-bound) Nettleham
- Police Headquarters (opp) Nettleham
- 1 Deepdale Lane (opp) Nettleham
- The Green (opp) Nettleham
- The White Hart PH (opp) Nettleham
- Beech Avenue (adj) Nettleham
- Cliff Avenue (adj) Nettleham
- Beckside Nursery (o/s) Nettleham
- Letter Box (adj) Lincoln
- Waitrose (opp) Nettleham Fields
- Outer Circle Drive (SW-bound) St Giles
- Geneva Avenue (adj) Lincoln
- Byron Avenue (adj) Lincoln
- Mainwaring Road (adj) Lincoln
- Lincoln Hotel (opp) Lincoln
- Telephone Exchange (adj) Lincoln
- Siemens (o/s) Lincoln
- Central Bus Station (Bay O) Lincoln
- Central Bus Station (Bay C) Lincoln
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 12 bus?
The first 12 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 12 bus?
The last 12 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:42. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 12 bus cost?
Stagecoach East Midlands's published fares on the 12: adult single £1.20 to £3.00, adult return £2.40 to £9.40. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach East Midlands sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 12 bus?
The 12 is operated by Stagecoach East Midlands.
Timetable data from Stagecoach East Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.