How to travel from Belfast to Lincoln, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Lincoln is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Belfast to Lincoln by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lincoln → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Lincoln Central.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£41($48)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Lincoln.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Lincoln
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Lincoln by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Belfast and Lincoln is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (239 miles)
It takes around 10h 15m to get from Belfast and Lincoln by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Lincoln is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Lincoln is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 3h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Lincoln. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 10h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Lincoln is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Lincoln
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train + 6 similar | 3h 10m | £140($165) | 6 times a week | 411km (255 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | £155($180) | hourly | 439km (273 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 45m | £145($175) | hourly | 528km (328 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train | 4hrs | £105($125) | hourly | 488km (303 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 4h 10m | £130($155) | hourly | 444km (276 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4h 10m | £145($170) | hourly | 575km (357 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 4h 40m | £135($160) | hourly | 492km (306 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10h 15m | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 440km (273 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 9h 55m | £79($95) | 6 times a week | 758km (471 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 15m | £41($48) | once daily | 789km (490 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 35m | £81($95) | every 4 hours | 544km (338 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Lincoln
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Lincoln
The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 41km (25 miles) from Lincoln
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Lincoln
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Lincoln