How to travel from Lincoln to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Leeds is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lincoln to Leeds by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Newark North Gate then Doncaster and then to Leeds.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance114km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Leeds by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).

The distance between Lincoln and Leeds is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Lincoln and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Leeds is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Leeds. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lincoln and Leeds with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 20m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Leeds. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 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 Leeds. We recommend that you drive to Leeds Coach Station. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Newark North Gate then Doncaster and then to Leeds. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 114km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).

How do I get from Lincoln to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Leeds

Transport options from Lincoln to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 30m
£25($30)
every 4 hours131km (82 miles)
Train to Leeds2h 20m
£38($45)
every 2 hours138km (86 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£20($24)
on demand114km (71 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds