The distance between Stoke on Trent and Lincoln is around 137km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Lincoln by train, bus and car. 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 Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Lincoln.
There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 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 ($30).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Lincoln is around 137km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Stoke on Trent and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Lincoln. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Stoke on Trent and Lincoln. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stoke on Trent and Lincoln. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent 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 3h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on Trent to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £40($47) | every 2 hours | 137km (85 miles) |
Train via Stockport | 2h 45m | £46($55) | every 2 hours | 198km (123 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | £13($15) | once daily | 219km (136 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £25($30) | on demand | 142km (88 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
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