How to travel from Fort William to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Lincoln is around 613km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Fort William 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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Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newark North Gate.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance613km (381 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £370 ($435).

The distance between Fort William and Lincoln is around 613km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 493km (307 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Fort William and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Lincoln is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx £370 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Lincoln. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Newark North Gate. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Fort William and Lincoln. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 9h 10m, 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 Fort William and Lincoln. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Nottingham Station Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Fort William and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 William and Lincoln. The distance is around 613km (381 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Transport options from Fort William to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train + 4 similar
6h 25m
£180($215)
5 times a day762km (474 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train6h 25m
£240($280)
5 times a day867km (539 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 30m
£140($165)
every 20 mins744km (462 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train6h 50m
£205($240)
every 20 mins953km (592 miles)
Bus, Train, Plane and Taxi6h 20m
£370($435)
5 times a day741km (460 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 10m
£95($115)
6 times a week717km (446 miles)
Train via Edinburgh10h 45m
£175($205)
6 times a week760km (472 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
£40($47)
once daily736km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
£105($125)
on demand613km (381 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