How to travel from Inverness to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Lincoln is around 635km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Inverness 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 Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Newark North Gate.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £86($100)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

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

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance684km (425 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Inverness and Lincoln is around 635km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Inverness and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Lincoln is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Lincoln. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

LNER run train services between Inverness and Lincoln. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Inverness and Lincoln. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness 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 12hrs.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln. instead which will take 4h 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 Inverness and Lincoln. The distance is around 684km (425 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 Inverness to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £86 ($100).

How do I get from Inverness to Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Lincoln

Transport options from Inverness to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
4h 5m
£100($120)
hourly656km (408 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train4h 20m
£260($305)
hourly761km (473 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train4h 40m
£205($240)
every 4 hours958km (595 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train4h 60m
£200($240)
every 4 hours978km (608 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
£125($150)
every 3 hours751km (467 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 15m
£360($425)
every 3 hours635km (394 miles)
Train
7h 50m
£86($100)
3 times a week760km (472 miles)
Bus
12hrs
£35($41)
once daily749km (466 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
£120($140)
on demand684km (425 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