How to travel from Lincoln to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Winchester is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lincoln to Winchester by train, 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).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £405($480)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Winchester.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Winchester by train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £69 ($82) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($480).

The distance between Lincoln and Winchester is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (154 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Winchester is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £405 ($480).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £69 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Winchester. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Winchester. 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 20m.

LNER, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Winchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Winchester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Winchester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £69 ($82).

How do I get from Lincoln to Winchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Winchester

Transport options from Lincoln to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
2h 60m
£405($480)
every 30 mins885km (550 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
£275($325)
every 3 hours700km (435 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane3h 45m
£245($290)
hourly451km (280 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£69($82)
every 4 hours330km (205 miles)
Train via Nottingham4h 25m
£130($150)
every 3 hours359km (223 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£51($60)
on demand291km (181 miles)

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Airports near Winchester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester