How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Lincoln is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lincoln by train, subway, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LincolnSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Newark North Gate.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Lincoln.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Lincoln by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Lincoln is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (128 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Southend-on-Sea and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Lincoln. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Newark North Gate. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Greater Anglia, LNER, c2c, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, East Midlands Railways and London Underground (Tube) run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Lincoln. We recommend that you drive to Lincoln. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Newark North Gate. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Southend-on-Sea and Lincoln. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £53 ($63).

How do I get from Southend-on-Sea to Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Lincoln

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3hrs
£53($63)
every 4 hours288km (179 miles)
Train via London Fenchurch Street3h 25m
£46($55)
every 2 hours276km (172 miles)
Train via Blackfriars station4hrs
£72($85)
every 2 hours275km (171 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 15m
£30($35)
once daily341km (212 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£45($53)
on demand259km (161 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