How to travel from Lincoln to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Southampton is around 313km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lincoln to Southampton 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).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £405($480)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance313km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Southampton by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($480).

The distance between Lincoln and Southampton is around 313km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Lincoln and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Southampton is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £405 ($480).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Southampton. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Southampton. 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 25m.

LNER, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Southampton. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Southampton. 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 6h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Lincoln and Southampton. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m 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 Southampton. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. 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 Southampton. The distance is around 313km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).

How do I get from Lincoln to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Southampton

Transport options from Lincoln to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
3hrs
£405($480)
every 30 mins879km (546 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
£275($325)
every 3 hours693km (431 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane3h 50m
£245($290)
hourly444km (276 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£74($87)
every 4 hours350km (217 miles)
Train via Nottingham4h 45m
£130($155)
every 2 hours379km (235 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
£15($18)
once daily362km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£54($64)
on demand313km (195 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton