How to travel from Salisbury to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Lincoln is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salisbury 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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Take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Newark North Gate.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
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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 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance311km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Salisbury and Lincoln is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Salisbury and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Lincoln. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clapham Junction, London Victoria, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Newark North Gate. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

South Western Railway, LNER, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Salisbury and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Salisbury and Lincoln. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salisbury 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 6h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Salisbury and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury 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 45m.

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 Salisbury and Lincoln. The distance is around 311km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £78 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Lincoln

Transport options from Salisbury to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£78($90)
every 4 hours356km (221 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa5h 25m
£120($140)
every 20 mins379km (236 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 25m
£260($305)
hourly483km (300 miles)
Train to Woking, plane5hrs
£265($315)
hourly529km (329 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 45m
£415($490)
hourly918km (571 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
£15($18)
once daily370km (230 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£54($64)
on demand311km (193 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