How to travel from Barnstaple to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Lincoln is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Lincoln by 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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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Derby and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Lincoln.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Barnstaple and Lincoln is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Barnstaple and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Lincoln. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, Derby and Nottingham. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Barnstaple and Lincoln. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Barnstaple and Lincoln. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street, New St Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Lincoln. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Derby and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Barnstaple and Lincoln. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).

How do I get from Barnstaple to Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Lincoln

Transport options from Barnstaple to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 35m
£150($175)
every 3 hours473km (294 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
£28($33)
6 times a week450km (279 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£72($85)
on demand415km (258 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