How to travel from Blackpool to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Lincoln is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Blackpool 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 Manchester Piccadilly then Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hull and then to Lincoln.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance242km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Blackpool and Lincoln is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Blackpool and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Lincoln. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, East Midlands Railways and LNER run train services between Blackpool and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Blackpool and Lincoln. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hull. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Blackpool and Lincoln. The distance is around 242km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).

How do I get from Blackpool to Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Lincoln

Transport options from Blackpool to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
£54($64)
hourly223km (139 miles)
Train via Manchester Oxford Road3h 30m
£62($73)
hourly223km (139 miles)
Train via Leeds4h 25m
£68($80)
every 2 hours264km (164 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£15($18)
once daily331km (206 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£42($50)
on demand242km (150 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