How to travel from Stirling to Lincoln, United Kingdom
The distance between Stirling and Lincoln is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Stirling 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 Lincoln → Stirling if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newark North Gate.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£66($78)
LNER
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£24($28)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Lincoln
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stirling to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Stirling and Lincoln is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Stirling and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stirling to Lincoln is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Lincoln. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling 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 4h 40m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Stirling and Lincoln. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Stirling and Lincoln. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling 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 8h 50m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Stirling and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling 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 4h 30m.
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 Stirling and Lincoln. The distance is around 470km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Lincoln
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 25m | £140($165) | hourly | 617km (384 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 30m | £125($150) | hourly | 640km (398 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 55m | £205($245) | every 4 hours | 848km (527 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 4h 55m | £155($185) | every 4 hours | 817km (507 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 55m | £155($185) | every 2 hours | 803km (499 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 5hrs | £155($185) | every 2 hours | 767km (477 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 4h 30m | £365($435) | hourly | 680km (423 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £66($78) | every 4 hours | 520km (323 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 6h 15m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 563km (350 miles) |
Bus | 8h 50m | £24($28) | once daily | 558km (347 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £81($95) | on demand | 470km (292 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stirling and Lincoln
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Airports near Lincoln
The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 41km (25 miles) from Lincoln
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Lincoln
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Lincoln