How to travel from Aberdeen to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Lincoln is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Lincoln by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £335($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newark North Gate.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

LNER

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance601km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Lincoln by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £335 ($400).

The distance between Aberdeen and Lincoln is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Aberdeen and Lincoln by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Lincoln is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £335 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Lincoln. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Newark North Gate. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Aberdeen and Lincoln. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Lincoln. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Nottingham Station Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Lincoln is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 41km (25 miles) from Lincoln. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Lincoln. The distance is around 601km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Lincoln is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £335 ($400).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Lincoln

Transport options from Aberdeen to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
2h 20m
£335($400)
hourly482km (300 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
£105($120)
hourly599km (372 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train4h 5m
£250($295)
hourly699km (434 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 5m
£90($105)
every 4 hours668km (415 miles)
Train via Leeds8h 10m
£195($230)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Train via Preston9h 15m
£90($110)
once a week708km (440 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
£33($39)
once daily691km (430 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£105($125)
on demand601km (374 miles)

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Airports near Lincoln

The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Lincoln
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Lincoln
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Lincoln