How to travel from Lincoln to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Lincoln and Edinburgh is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh by train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Edinburgh.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£42($50)
LNER
1 similiar route
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Train and Plane
Take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Edinburgh by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between Lincoln and Edinburgh is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Lincoln and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lincoln and Edinburgh with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 30m.
LNER, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Edinburgh. Trains depart 5 times a week 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lincoln and Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Edinburgh. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £42($50) | 5 times a week | 437km (271 miles) |
| Train via Sheffield | 5hrs | £150($175) | hourly | 504km (313 miles) |
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 5m | £130($155) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
| Train to Stevenage, Fly | 4h 10m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 703km (437 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, Fly | 4h 15m | £220($260) | every 4 hours | 787km (489 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, plane | 4h 20m | £145($175) | every 3 hours | 723km (449 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £370($440) | every 3 hours | 688km (427 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £70($83) | on demand | 403km (250 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lincoln and Edinburgh
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Caledonian Sleeper
Airports near Edinburgh
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh