The distance between Lincoln and London is around 213km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lincoln to London 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 London Kings Cross.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.
Drive to London King's Cross.
There are several options for getting from Lincoln to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Lincoln and London is around 213km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Lincoln and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to London is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and London. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to London. 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 55m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central and Hull Trains run train services between Lincoln and London. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 London. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lincoln and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Lincoln and London. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to London. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to London Kings Cross. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 226km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 55m | £35($41) | every 2 hours | 213km (133 miles) |
Train via Newark North Gate | 1h 60m | £33($39) | every 4 hours | 219km (136 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 2h 30m | £61($72) | every 2 hours | 214km (133 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | £9($11) | once daily | 265km (165 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £40($47) | on demand | 226km (140 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Thameslink
Great Northern
Grand Central
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