How to travel from Newport to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Lincoln is around 294km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Newport to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £480($570)
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Train

Take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Lincoln.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance294km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Newport to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Newport and Lincoln is around 294km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Newport and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Lincoln. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newport to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Newport and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Newport and Lincoln. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport 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 4h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Newport and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Newport and Lincoln. The distance is around 294km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Lincoln

Transport options from Newport to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Taxi
3h 50m
£480($570)
hourly1,002km (622 miles)
Train
3h 55m
£100($115)
hourly300km (187 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
£14($16)
once daily295km (183 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£51($60)
on demand294km (182 miles)

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Airports near Lincoln

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

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Lincoln
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Lincoln
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Lincoln