The distance between Lincoln and Bristol is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lincoln to Bristol 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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Take the train to Nottingham and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
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Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS).
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Bristol by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).
The distance between Lincoln and Bristol is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (151 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lincoln and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Bristol is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Bristol. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham and Derby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lincoln and Bristol. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Bristol. 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 4h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Lincoln and Bristol. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Bristol. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lincoln and Bristol. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £110($130) | hourly | 286km (178 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 3h 35m | £110($130) | hourly | 290km (180 miles) |
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £470($555) | every 10 mins | 959km (596 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £380($450) | every 3 hours | 742km (461 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | £14($16) | once daily | 284km (177 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £47($56) | on demand | 273km (170 miles) |
Eastern Airways
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East Midlands Railways
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