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.
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.
👋 Also check out Lincoln → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central.
East Midlands Railways
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Take the bus to Digbeth Hinckley St and then to Lincoln.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Nottingham + 2 similar | 2h 50m | £52($62) | every 2 hours | 194km (121 miles) |
Train | 3h 15m | £63($74) | hourly | 209km (130 miles) |
Train via Manchester Oxford Road | 3h 35m | £63($75) | every 2 hours | 220km (137 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | £15($18) | once daily | 271km (169 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £35($41) | on demand | 199km (123 miles) |
Transport for Wales
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.