How to travel from Lincoln to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Cambridge is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lincoln to Cambridge by train, bus and car. 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 Peterborough and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Grantham station then take the train to Peterborough then take the bus to Drummer St Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Lincoln and Cambridge is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (76 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Lincoln and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Cambridge. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Cambridge. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Cambridge. We recommend that you drive to Cambridge. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Cambridge. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Cambridge

Transport options from Lincoln to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 60m
£57($67)
every 2 hours164km (102 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 10m
£19($23)
every 2 hours186km (115 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£28($33)
on demand158km (98 miles)

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Airports near Cambridge

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge