How to travel from Poole to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Lincoln is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Poole 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 LincolnPoole if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £265($310)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Lincoln.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance364km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Poole to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Poole and Lincoln is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (182 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Poole and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Lincoln. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Newark North Gate. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

South Western Railway, LNER, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways run train services between Poole and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Poole and Lincoln. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) 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 Poole and Lincoln. The distance is around 364km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Lincoln

Transport options from Poole to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 30m
£265($310)
hourly499km (310 miles)
Train to Woking, plane5h 50m
£280($330)
hourly577km (359 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 50m
£420($500)
every 30 mins934km (581 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£90($110)
every 4 hours405km (252 miles)
Train via London Waterloo4h 60m
£120($140)
every 2 hours402km (250 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
£25($30)
once daily452km (281 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£63($75)
on demand364km (226 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