How to travel from Lincoln to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Lincoln and Belfast is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Lincoln to Belfast by train, ferry, 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 Belfast → Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Doncaster, plane
Take the train to Doncaster and then to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hull then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Belfast by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).
The distance between Lincoln and Belfast is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (239 miles)
It takes around 10h 15m to get from Lincoln and Belfast by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Belfast is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lincoln and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster and then to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lincoln and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster and then to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Lincoln to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast. instead which will take 10h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Belfast is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Doncaster, plane + 6 similar | 3h 20m | £150($180) | every 4 hours | 438km (272 miles) |
| Train to Nottingham, plane | 3h 50m | £145($175) | hourly | 530km (329 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 3h 55m | £150($180) | hourly | 441km (274 miles) |
| Train to Nottingham, plane | 4h 20m | £145($170) | hourly | 576km (358 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £100($120) | hourly | 489km (304 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 4h 45m | £135($160) | hourly | 494km (307 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | £90($105) | hourly | 582km (362 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 15m | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 440km (273 miles) |
| Train to Nottingham, ferry | 10h 45m | £130($155) | 3 times a week | 481km (299 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 40m | £67($79) | 5 times a week | 731km (454 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 55m | £52($61) | twice a week | 716km (445 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 30m | £81($95) | every 4 hours | 543km (337 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lincoln and Belfast
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Aircoach
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast