56 Lincoln Central Bus Station ↔ Horncastle
Operated by PC Coaches. First bus 08:40, last bus 14:30. 2 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different 56? 29 other bus routes are numbered 56 elsewhere in the UK — see every 56 bus by area.
Timetable
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.
| Central Bus Station (Bay L) | 14:30 |
|---|---|
| County Hospital (Stop C) | 14:36 |
| Cherry Tree Garden Centre (opp) | 14:48 |
| Scothern Lane (adj) | 14:52 |
| Co-op Store (opp) | 15:01 |
| Primary School (adj) | 15:12 |
| Jubilee Way (E-Bound) | 15:20 |
Route map
All stops on route 56
56 towards Horncastle
- Central Bus Station (Bay L) Lincoln
- Winnowsty Lane (adj) Lincoln
- Limelands (adj) Lincoln
- Maternity Unit (Stop E) Lincoln
- County Hospital (Stop C) Lincoln
- Lime Kiln Way (adj) Tower Estate
- JTF Store (adj) Tower Estate
- Ford Garage (adj) Tower Estate
- Bishops Road (adj) Lincoln
- Deacon Road (adj) Lincoln
- Dunelm (opp) Glebe Park
- Hawthorn Road (opp) Glebe Park
- Service Station (o/s) North Greetwell
- Lodge Lane (adj) North Greetwell
- Kennel Lane (opp) North Greetwell
- Lodge Entrance (adj) Sudbrooke
- Cherry Tree Garden Centre (opp) Sudbrooke
- Station Road Garage (opp) Langworth
- Memorial Hall (opp) Langworth
- The Old School House (adj) Langworth
- Scothern Lane (adj) Langworth
- Layby (opp) Bullington
- Village Lane End (adj) Rand
- Bridle Way (adj) Wragby
- Co-op Store (opp) Wragby
- Wheatsheaf Drive (opp) Wragby
- Letter Box (opp) Langton by Wragby
- The Forge (adj) Hatton
- Midge Inn (opp) Hatton
- Minting Lane End (opp) Minting
- Primary School (adj) Baumber
- Village Lane End (opp) Edlington
- Accommodation Road (adj) Horncastle
- Elson Way (adj) Horncastle
- Mountview Garage (opp) Horncastle
- Jubilee Way (E-Bound) Horncastle
56 towards Lincoln Central Bus Station
- Mountview Garage (adj) Horncastle
- Interchange Shelter (adj) Horncastle
- Accommodation Road (opp) Horncastle
- Village Lane End (adj) Edlington
- West Lane (opp) Baumber
- Minting Lane End (adj) Minting
- Midge Inn (adj) Hatton
- Cross Roads Farm (opp) Hatton
- Rising Sun Farm (adj) Langton by Wragby
- Letter Box (adj) Langton by Wragby
- Bridle Way (opp) Wragby
- Wheatsheaf Drive (adj) Wragby
- Co-op Store (adj) Wragby
- Village Lane End (opp) Rand
- Layby (adj) Bullington
- The Old School House (opp) Langworth
- Memorial Hall (adj) Langworth
- Scothern Lane (opp) Langworth
- Station Road Garage (adj) Langworth
- Lodge Entrance (opp) Sudbrooke
- Cherry Tree Garden Centre (adj) Sudbrooke
- Lodge Lane (opp) North Greetwell
- Westfield Drv (SW-bound) North Greetwell
- Service Station (opp) North Greetwell
- Hawthorn Road (adj) Glebe Park
- Dunelm (adj) Glebe Park
- Deacon Road (opp) Lincoln
- Bishops Road (opp) Lincoln
- Lime Kiln Way (opp) Tower Estate
- County Hospital (Stop B) Lincoln
- Maternity Unit (Stop D) Lincoln
- St Anne's Road (adj) Lincoln
- Winnowsty Lane (opp) Lincoln
- Telephone Exchange (adj) Lincoln
- Siemens (o/s) Lincoln
- Central Bus Station (Bay L) Lincoln
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 56 bus?
The first 56 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 56 bus?
The last 56 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 56 bus cost?
The 56 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. PC Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 56 bus?
The 56 is operated by PC Coaches.
Timetable data from PC Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). PC Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 26 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.