How to travel from Penzance to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Lincoln is around 567km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Penzance 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.

👋 Also check out LincolnPenzance if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
taxi
+

Plane and Taxi

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £265($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Newark North Gate.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

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

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance567km (352 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($310).

The distance between Penzance and Lincoln is around 567km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Penzance and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Lincoln is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £265 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Lincoln. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Newark North Gate. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Great Western Railway, LNER, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Penzance and Lincoln. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Penzance and Lincoln. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance 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 11h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Penzance and Lincoln. The distance is around 567km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).

How do I get from Penzance to Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Lincoln

Transport options from Penzance to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
3h 30m
£265($310)
twice daily589km (366 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
£175($205)
twice daily600km (373 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train5h 25m
£205($245)
twice daily680km (422 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
£155($180)
every 4 hours710km (441 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central9h 40m
£195($230)
every 4 hours712km (442 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
£19($23)
once daily619km (385 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
£100($115)
on demand567km (352 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Penzance and Lincoln

Train operators

Airlines

Bus companies

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