The distance between Colchester and Lincoln is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Colchester to Lincoln by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lincoln → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Newark North Gate.
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There are several options for getting from Colchester to Lincoln by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).
The distance between Colchester and Lincoln is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Colchester and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Lincoln. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and LNER run train services between Colchester and Lincoln. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colchester and Lincoln. We recommend that you drive to Lincoln. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Colchester and Lincoln. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via London Liverpool Street + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £58($69) | every 4 hours | 305km (189 miles) |
Train | 3h 10m | £68($81) | once daily | 249km (155 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £44($52) | on demand | 250km (155 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
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The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.