How to travel from Lincoln to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Glasgow is around 445km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Lincoln to Glasgow by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Stevenage, Fly

Take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hull and then to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance445km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Glasgow by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).

The distance between Lincoln and Glasgow is around 445km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Lincoln and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Glasgow. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

LNER, First ScotRail Service, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Glasgow. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Glasgow. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hull. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lincoln and Glasgow. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 15m 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 Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. The distance is around 445km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Glasgow

Transport options from Lincoln to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Stevenage, Fly + 5 similar
3h 50m
£170($205)
every 4 hours730km (453 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
£115($140)
hourly591km (367 miles)
Train to London Kings Cross, Fly4hrs
£230($270)
every 4 hours814km (506 miles)
Train to Peterborough, plane4h 10m
£150($175)
every 3 hours754km (469 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
£135($160)
hourly627km (389 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 50m
£375($445)
hourly727km (452 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£54($64)
5 times a week512km (318 miles)
Train via Leeds6h 25m
£165($195)
twice daily583km (362 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
£30($35)
twice a week500km (311 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£77($90)
on demand445km (276 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow