56 Lincoln to Horncastle via Hatton, Edlington
Operated by Stagecoach East Midlands. First bus 05:49, last bus 21:20. 32 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:01, last 19:00. Fares: adult single £1.20 to £3.00 — more.
56 buses on this route are also run by PC Coaches (2 journeys on weekdays) — those journeys are not in this timetable. Together, 34 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different 56? 29 other bus routes are numbered 56 elsewhere in the UK — see every 56 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bus Station (Bay L) | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 |
| County Hospital (Stop C) | 09:06 | 11:06 | 13:06 | 15:06 | 17:06 | 19:06 |
| Cherry Tree Garden Centre (opp) | 09:18 | 11:18 | 13:18 | 15:18 | 17:18 | 19:16 |
| Memorial Hall (opp) | 09:21 | 11:21 | 13:21 | 15:21 | 17:21 | 19:19 |
| Co-op Store (opp) | 09:29 | 11:29 | 13:30 | 15:30 | 17:30 | 19:27 |
| Primary School (adj) | 09:40 | 11:40 | 13:40 | 15:40 | 17:40 | 19:37 |
| Jubilee Way (E-Bound) | 09:47 | 11:47 | 13:47 | 15:47 | 17:47 | 19:43 |
| Interchange Shelter (adj) | · | · | · | · | · | · |
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 56
Adult single £1.20 to £3.00 · Adult return £2.40 to £11.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £3.00 | City Bus Station | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1.20 | £3.00 | Li Hospital/Wickes | |||||||||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.20 | Carlton Centre | ||||||||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.20 | Bunkers Hill | |||||||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | North Greetwell | ||||||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Sudbrooke | |||||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Langworth | ||||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Bullington | |||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Rand Lane End | ||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Wragby | |||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Langton | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Hatton Xrds | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Minting La End | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Baumber | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Edlington Lodge | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Horncastle | |
| £3.00 | £1.20 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Lindum Hill Foot |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Peacock.
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 56
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 · March DayRider · Boston DayRider · Grimsby DayRider · Jobseeker Return
…and 44 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.
Route map
All stops on route 56
56 towards Horncastle
All 37 stops
- 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
- Cherry Tree Garden Centre (opp) Sudbrooke
- Lodge Entrance (adj) Sudbrooke
- Station Road Garage (opp) Langworth
- Memorial Hall (opp) Langworth
- Scothern Lane (adj) Langworth
- The Old School House (adj) Langworth
- Layby (opp) Bullington
- Village Lane End (adj) Rand
- Co-op Store (opp) Wragby
- Bridle Way (adj) 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
- Interchange Shelter (adj) Horncastle
56 towards Lincoln
All 36 stops
- Interchange Shelter (adj) Horncastle
- Mountview Garage (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
- Wheatsheaf Drive (adj) Wragby
- Bridle Way (opp) Wragby
- Co-op Store (adj) Wragby
- Village Lane End (opp) Rand
- Layby (adj) Bullington
- The Old School House (opp) Langworth
- Scothern Lane (opp) Langworth
- Memorial Hall (adj) 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 05:49 (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 21:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 56 bus cost?
Stagecoach East Midlands's published fares on the 56: adult single £1.20 to £3.00, adult return £2.40 to £11.60. 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. Stagecoach East Midlands 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 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.