How to travel from Nottingham to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Lincoln is around 54km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 44min.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration54min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lincoln.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lincoln.

  • Duration44min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Notts Cars

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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration44min
  • Distance60km (37 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Lincoln by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 44min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).

The distance between Nottingham and Lincoln is around 54km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)

It takes around 54min to get from Nottingham and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 44min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Lincoln is to take a taxi which takes around 44min and will set you back approx £150 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Lincoln. It typically takes around 54min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nottingham and Lincoln with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 54min.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Nottingham and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 54min, 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 Nottingham and Lincoln. It typically takes around 1hr and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nottingham and Lincoln with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1hr.

National Express run regular bus services between Nottingham and Lincoln. Buses run twice daily and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 54min.

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 Nottingham and Lincoln. The distance is around 60km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 44min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

How do I get from Nottingham to Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Lincoln

Transport options from Nottingham to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
54min
£18($21)
hourly54km (34 miles)
Bus
1hr
£5($6)
twice daily59km (36 miles)
Taxi
44min
£150($180)
on demand60km (37 miles)
Drive
44min
£11($13)
on demand60km (37 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