The distance between Swanage and Lincoln is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Swanage 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.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Newark North Gate.
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Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Lincoln.
There are several options for getting from Swanage to Lincoln by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).
The distance between Swanage and Lincoln is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Swanage and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Lincoln. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth, London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Newark North Gate. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
South Western Railway and LNER run train services between Swanage and Lincoln. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Swanage and Lincoln. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Swanage and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Swanage and Lincoln. The distance is around 389km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 30m | £150($175) | every 4 hours | 437km (272 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £260($305) | every 2 hours | 515km (320 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 4h 35m | £415($495) | hourly | 950km (590 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | £19($23) | once daily | 454km (282 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £68($80) | on demand | 389km (242 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.