How to travel from Lincoln to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Bath is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bath Spa.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £475($565)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bath.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance294km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Bath

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Bath by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).

The distance between Lincoln and Bath is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Lincoln and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Bath is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Bath. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

LNER, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Bath. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Lincoln and Bath. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Lincoln and Bath. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Bath. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Bath. The distance is around 294km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £78 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Bath

Transport options from Lincoln to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£78($90)
every 4 hours394km (245 miles)
Train via Nottingham4h 25m
£105($120)
every 2 hours310km (193 miles)
Taxi and Plane
3h 30m
£475($565)
every 20 mins978km (607 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£14($17)
once daily305km (190 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£52($61)
on demand294km (183 miles)

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Airports near Bath

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Bath
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Bath
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Bath