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.
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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Fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central.
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Take the train to Newark North Gate.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 5m | £100($120) | hourly | 656km (408 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4h 20m | £260($305) | hourly | 761km (473 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 40m | £205($240) | every 4 hours | 958km (595 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train | 4h 60m | £200($240) | every 4 hours | 978km (608 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 60m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 751km (467 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 4h 15m | £360($425) | every 3 hours | 635km (394 miles) |
Train | 7h 50m | £86($100) | 3 times a week | 760km (472 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | £35($41) | once daily | 749km (466 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | £120($140) | on demand | 684km (425 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.