How to travel from St Andrews to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Lincoln is around 142km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from St Andrews to Lincoln by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lincoln.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance142km (88 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Lincoln by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).

The distance between St Andrews and Lincoln is around 142km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (233 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from St Andrews and Lincoln by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Lincoln. We recommend that you drive to Lincoln. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Lincoln. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley Arthur St and Digbeth Oxford St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the bus to Lincoln. instead which will take 2h 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 St Andrews and Lincoln. The distance is around 142km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Lincoln is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £9 ($11).

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Transport options from St Andrews to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
£9($11)
once daily145km (90 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£25($29)
on demand142km (88 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