How to travel from Chester to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Lincoln is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chester 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 via Nottingham

Take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Digbeth Hinckley St and then to Lincoln.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance199km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Chester to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Chester and Lincoln is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Chester and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester 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 Chester and Lincoln. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester 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 15m.

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Chester and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Chester and Lincoln. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Digbeth Hinckley St and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Chester and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Chester and Lincoln. The distance is around 199km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £63 ($74).

How do I get from Chester to Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Lincoln

Transport options from Chester to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Nottingham + 2 similar
2h 50m
£52($62)
every 2 hours194km (121 miles)
Train3h 15m
£63($74)
hourly209km (130 miles)
Train via Manchester Oxford Road3h 35m
£63($75)
every 2 hours220km (137 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
£15($18)
once daily271km (169 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£35($41)
on demand199km (123 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chester and Lincoln

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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