The distance between Liverpool and Lincoln is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Lincoln.
There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).
The distance between Liverpool and Lincoln is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Liverpool and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Lincoln. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Liverpool and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Liverpool and Lincoln. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Lincoln. 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 5hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Lincoln is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 41km (25 miles) from Lincoln. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Lincoln. The distance is around 221km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £51 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £51($60) | hourly | 201km (125 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 3h 35m | £56($66) | hourly | 242km (150 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | £14($17) | once daily | 303km (188 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £39($46) | on demand | 221km (137 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.