How to travel from Doncaster to Lincoln, United Kingdom
The distance between Doncaster and Lincoln is around 59km (37 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 46min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Doncaster to Lincoln by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lincoln → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Lincoln Central.
- Duration46min
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£19($22)
East Midlands Railways
+ 1 othersTaxi
Take a taxi to Lincoln.
- Duration50min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£100($120)
Flannigan's Taxi's
+ 4 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Lincoln
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Lincoln by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 46min.
The distance between Doncaster and Lincoln is around 59km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)
It takes around 46min to get from Doncaster and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Lincoln is to take the train which takes around 46min and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Lincoln. It typically takes around 46min and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Doncaster and Lincoln with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 46min.
East Midlands Railways and LNER run train services between Doncaster and Lincoln. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 46min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 46min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 46min.
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 Doncaster and Lincoln. The distance is around 68km (43 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 46min and will usually cost around £19 ($22).
Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Lincoln
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 46min | £19($22) | 4 times a day | 59km (37 miles) |
Taxi | 50min | £100($120) | on demand | 68km (43 miles) |
Drive | 50min | £12($14) | on demand | 68km (43 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Doncaster and Lincoln
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
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