How to travel from Kirkwall to Lincoln, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Lincoln is around 677km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Lincoln by plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lincoln → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£590($695)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newark North Gate.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.
- Duration18h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£57($68)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Lincoln.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Lincoln
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Lincoln by plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 18h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £590 ($695).
The distance between Kirkwall and Lincoln is around 677km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Kirkwall and Lincoln by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Lincoln is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £590 ($695).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Lincoln is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Kirkwall to Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Lincoln is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £345 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Lincoln
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 4 similar | 2h 55m | £590($695) | hourly | 677km (421 miles) |
| Fly to Durham (MME), Train | 4h 20m | £450($530) | once daily | 728km (453 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £345($410) | hourly | 794km (493 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4h 55m | £425($505) | hourly | 894km (556 miles) |
| Fly to Norwich (NWI), train | 5hrs | £535($630) | every 2 hours | 989km (615 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 13h 40m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 937km (582 miles) |
| Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train | 14h 20m | £195($230) | 3 times a week | 1,116km (693 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 15h 40m | £220($260) | 3 times a week | 980km (609 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 17h 30m | £85($100) | 3 times a week | 941km (585 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 18h 45m | £57($68) | 3 times a week | 960km (597 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 10m | £130($150) | 3 times a week | 870km (540 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Lincoln
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
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