The distance between Sunderland and Lincoln is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sunderland 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 Newark North Gate.
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Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Lincoln.
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).
The distance between Sunderland and Lincoln is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Sunderland and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Lincoln. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle and Newark North Gate. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
LNER, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Sunderland and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Sunderland and Lincoln. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Sunderland and Lincoln. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Newark North Gate. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and Lincoln. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £41($49) | every 4 hours | 282km (175 miles) |
Train via Thornaby | 4h 25m | £60($71) | every 2 hours | 305km (189 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | £14($16) | twice daily | 323km (200 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £41($49) | on demand | 236km (147 miles) |
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