How to travel from Lincoln to Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Aberdeen is around 482km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lincoln to Aberdeen by taxi, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £335($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Aberdeen.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance602km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Aberdeen by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £335 ($400).

The distance between Lincoln and Aberdeen is around 482km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Lincoln and Aberdeen by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Aberdeen is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £335 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lincoln and Aberdeen with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 6h 30m.

LNER, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Aberdeen. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lincoln and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) 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 Lincoln and Aberdeen. The distance is around 602km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Aberdeen is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £335 ($400).

How do I get from Lincoln to Aberdeen

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Aberdeen

Transport options from Lincoln to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
2h 20m
£335($400)
hourly482km (299 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
£100($120)
hourly599km (372 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
£63($75)
once a week643km (399 miles)
Train via Sheffield7h 45m
£200($235)
once daily710km (441 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£105($125)
on demand602km (374 miles)

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Airports near Aberdeen

The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen