How to travel from Gloucester to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Lincoln is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gloucester to Lincoln by train, 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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Train

Take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £81($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Lincoln.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).

The distance between Gloucester and Lincoln is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Gloucester and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Lincoln. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Gloucester and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Gloucester and Lincoln. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Gloucester and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Gloucester and Lincoln. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).

How do I get from Gloucester to Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Lincoln

Transport options from Gloucester to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£81($95)
hourly229km (142 miles)
Bus
4hrs
£13($15)
once daily231km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£38($45)
on demand219km (136 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