The distance between Durham and Lincoln is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Lincoln by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Doncaster and then to Gainsborough Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Durham to Lincoln by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 5m. 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 £36 ($43).
The distance between Durham and Lincoln is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Durham and Lincoln by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Lincoln. We recommend that you drive to Lincoln. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Lincoln. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom, Durham, Doncaster and Gainsborough Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.
National Express and Stagecoach East Midlands run regular bus services between Durham and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the bus to Doncaster and then to Gainsborough Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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 Durham and Lincoln. The distance is around 210km (131 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 Durham to Lincoln is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 5m | £20($24) | 5 times a week | 263km (163 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £36($43) | on demand | 210km (131 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
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Stagecoach East Midlands
The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.