How to travel from Fort Augustus to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Lincoln is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Lincoln by bus, car, plane, train and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance663km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Lincoln by bus, car, plane, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Lincoln is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)

It takes around 13h 10m to get from Fort Augustus and Lincoln by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Lincoln is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Lincoln. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Lincoln. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Edinburgh Bus Station and Nottingham Station Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Fort Augustus and Lincoln. The distance is around 663km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Lincoln is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around £44 ($52).

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Transport options from Fort Augustus to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 5 similar
5h 15m
£110($130)
every 2 hours711km (442 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5h 30m
£270($315)
every 2 hours816km (507 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5h 45m
£215($255)
every 4 hours1,013km (629 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 5m
£135($160)
every 3 hours806km (501 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane and train7h 30m
£145($170)
twice daily796km (495 miles)
Bus, Train, Plane and Taxi5h 25m
£370($435)
every 3 hours689km (428 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
£44($52)
once daily804km (500 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
£115($135)
on demand663km (412 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