The distance between Lincoln and Portsmouth is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lincoln to Portsmouth 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.
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Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU).
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £415 ($490).
The distance between Lincoln and Portsmouth is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (169 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lincoln and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Portsmouth is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £415 ($490).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
LNER, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Southern Service run train services between Lincoln and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Portsmouth. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Lincoln and Portsmouth. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Portsmouth. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 35m | £415($490) | hourly | 908km (564 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £285($335) | every 3 hours | 722km (449 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, plane | 4h 20m | £255($300) | hourly | 473km (294 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, plane | 5h 30m | £255($305) | hourly | 513km (319 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £74($87) | every 4 hours | 341km (212 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 4h 40m | £90($105) | every 2 hours | 355km (221 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | £16($19) | once daily | 386km (240 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £57($68) | on demand | 332km (206 miles) |
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