How to travel from Dunfermline to Lincoln, United Kingdom

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.

11 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Newark North Gate.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance437km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Lincoln

Transport options from Dunfermline to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
4hrs
£135($160)
hourly583km (362 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train4h 30m
£150($175)
every 4 hours783km (486 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY), Train4h 35m
£215($255)
every 4 hours796km (495 miles)
Fly to London Stansted (STN), train4h 35m
£150($175)
every 2 hours733km (455 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train4h 60m
£205($245)
every 4 hours802km (498 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 45m
£360($425)
hourly673km (418 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 15m
£135($155)
hourly658km (409 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£60($71)
every 4 hours488km (303 miles)
Train via Leeds6hrs
£140($165)
every 2 hours531km (330 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
£21($25)
once daily524km (326 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£76($90)
on demand437km (272 miles)

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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