The distance between Dunfermline and Lincoln is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central.
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Take the train to Newark North Gate.
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Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.
There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Dunfermline and Lincoln is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Dunfermline and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Lincoln is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Lincoln. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Newark North Gate. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Dunfermline and Lincoln. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Dunfermline and Lincoln. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Nottingham Station Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Dunfermline and Lincoln. The distance is around 437km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 6 similar | 4hrs | £135($160) | hourly | 583km (362 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 30m | £150($175) | every 4 hours | 783km (486 miles) |
Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 4h 35m | £215($255) | every 4 hours | 796km (495 miles) |
Fly to London Stansted (STN), train | 4h 35m | £150($175) | every 2 hours | 733km (455 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train | 4h 60m | £205($245) | every 4 hours | 802km (498 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 4h 45m | £360($425) | hourly | 673km (418 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 15m | £135($155) | hourly | 658km (409 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £60($71) | every 4 hours | 488km (303 miles) |
Train via Leeds | 6hrs | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 531km (330 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | £21($25) | once daily | 524km (326 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | £76($90) | on demand | 437km (272 miles) |
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