How to travel from Isle of Wight to Lincoln, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Lincoln is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Lincoln by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lincoln → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, train
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to Horsham then London St Pancras International LL and then to Newark North Gate.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Lincoln.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£25($29)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Lincoln.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£75($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Lincoln
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Lincoln by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Lincoln is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Isle of Wight and Lincoln by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Lincoln is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £255 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Lincoln is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Lincoln. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Lincoln. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Lincoln. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Wight to Lincoln. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to Horsham then Peterborough and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Lincoln is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Lincoln
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 4h 40m | £255($300) | hourly | 473km (294 miles) |
Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, train + 3 similar | 5h 40m | £88($105) | 6 times a week | 382km (237 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train | 5h 45m | £90($105) | 5 times a week | 417km (259 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 6h 10m | £110($135) | 6 times a week | 376km (234 miles) |
| Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, train | 8h 10m | £150($175) | once a week | 467km (290 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 10m | £25($29) | once daily | 450km (280 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 40m | £75($89) | hourly | 361km (224 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Lincoln
Train operators
Southern Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Red Funnel
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Airports near Lincoln
The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 41km (25 miles) from Lincoln
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Lincoln
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Lincoln