How to travel from Thurso to Lincoln, United Kingdom

The distance between Thurso and Lincoln is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Thurso to Lincoln by plane, taxi, 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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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Wick (WIC) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £380($450)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Inverness then Doncaster and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then take the train to Sheffield and then to Lincoln Central.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lincoln.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance855km (531 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Thurso to Lincoln by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £380 ($450).

The distance between Thurso and Lincoln is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Thurso and Lincoln by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thurso to Lincoln is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £380 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Lincoln. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness and Doncaster. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, East Midlands Railways and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Thurso and Lincoln. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thurso and Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln. instead which will take 3h 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 Thurso and Lincoln. The distance is around 855km (531 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Lincoln is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £380 ($450).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Lincoln

Transport options from Thurso to Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
3h 45m
£380($450)
every 3 hours661km (411 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 10m
£115($135)
once daily976km (606 miles)
Train via Inverness13h 10m
£95($115)
once a week976km (606 miles)
Train and Bus
13hrs
£190($225)
twice daily997km (620 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£150($175)
on demand855km (531 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