How to travel from Lincoln to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Norwich is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lincoln to Norwich 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 Peterborough and then to Norwich.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Norwich by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Lincoln and Norwich is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Lincoln and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Norwich is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Norwich. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Norwich. 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 2h 35m.

East Midlands Railways and LNER run train services between Lincoln and Norwich. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Norwich. We recommend that you drive to Norwich. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Norwich. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Norwich is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Norwich. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Norwich. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).

How do I get from Lincoln to Norwich

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Norwich

Transport options from Lincoln to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£52($62)
every 2 hours226km (140 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£29($34)
on demand164km (102 miles)

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Airports near Norwich

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

NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Norwich
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Norwich
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Norwich