How to travel from Lincoln to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Newport is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lincoln to Newport by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NewportLincoln if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Cardiff (CWL).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £505($600)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Nottingham and then to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to NEWPORT South Wales.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Newport

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Newport by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Lincoln and Newport is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Lincoln and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Newport is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Newport. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Newport. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Lincoln and Newport. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m 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 Newport. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Newport is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Newport. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Newport. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Newport

Transport options from Lincoln to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
£505($600)
hourly1,028km (639 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train3h 50m
£480($570)
hourly1,002km (622 miles)
Train
3h 55m
£100($115)
hourly300km (187 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£14($16)
once daily295km (183 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£51($60)
on demand293km (182 miles)

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Airports near Newport

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Newport
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Newport
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Newport