The distance between London and Lincoln is around 213km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from London 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 Newark North Gate and then to Lincoln Central.
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Take the bus to Lincoln.
There are several options for getting from London to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).
The distance between London and Lincoln is around 213km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from London and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Lincoln is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Lincoln. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from London to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central and East Midlands Railways run train services between London and Lincoln. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 London and Lincoln. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Lincoln with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between London and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 London and Lincoln. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Newark North Gate + 2 similar | 1h 55m | £33($39) | every 4 hours | 219km (136 miles) |
Train | 1h 55m | £35($41) | every 2 hours | 213km (133 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 2h 30m | £61($72) | every 2 hours | 213km (133 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | £9($11) | once daily | 264km (164 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £40($47) | on demand | 227km (141 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.