The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lincoln is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
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Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.
There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lincoln is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lincoln is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Lincoln. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Lincoln. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lincoln. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Newark North Gate. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Lincoln. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £37 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 20m | £37($44) | every 4 hours | 264km (164 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 3h 5m | £95($110) | hourly | 287km (178 miles) |
Train via Leeds | 3h 45m | £52($61) | every 2 hours | 307km (191 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | £14($17) | twice daily | 347km (215 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £43($51) | on demand | 246km (153 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.