How to travel from Perth to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Lincoln is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Perth 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 and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newark North Gate.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance521km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Perth to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £360 ($425).

The distance between Perth and Lincoln is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Perth and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Lincoln is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £360 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Lincoln. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Newark North Gate. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Perth and Lincoln. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Perth and Lincoln. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Nottingham Station Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Perth and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln. instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Lincoln. The distance is around 521km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Lincoln

Transport options from Perth to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5hrs
£145($170)
hourly647km (402 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane5h 10m
£135($160)
hourly693km (430 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 25m
£160($190)
every 4 hours846km (526 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 35m
£160($190)
every 2 hours796km (495 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane5h 35m
£125($150)
hourly744km (462 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 55m
£360($425)
hourly628km (390 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£71($84)
every 4 hours552km (343 miles)
Train via Edinburgh6h 55m
£160($185)
every 2 hours595km (370 miles)
Bus
9h 60m
£27($32)
once daily573km (356 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£90($105)
on demand521km (324 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