How to travel from Lincoln to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £415($490)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Portsmouth

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Portsmouth

Transport options from Lincoln to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
£415($490)
hourly908km (564 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
£285($335)
every 3 hours722km (449 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane4h 20m
£255($300)
hourly473km (294 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane5h 30m
£255($305)
hourly513km (319 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£74($87)
every 4 hours341km (212 miles)
Train via Peterborough4h 40m
£90($105)
every 2 hours355km (221 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
£16($19)
once daily386km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£57($68)
on demand332km (206 miles)

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Airports near Portsmouth

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth