How to travel from Wells to Lincoln, United Kingdom
The distance between Wells and Lincoln is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Wells to Lincoln by bus, train, 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 → Wells if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£715($850)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Bristol Bus Station then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Lincoln.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£14($16)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Derby and then to Lincoln Central.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Lincoln
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wells to Lincoln by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £53 ($63).
The distance between Wells and Lincoln is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Wells and Lincoln by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wells to Lincoln is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wells and Lincoln. We recommend that you drive to Lincoln. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Lincoln. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Wells and Lincoln. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Lincoln. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Wells and Lincoln. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Lincoln is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Lincoln
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 4h 20m | £715($850) | 5 times a day | 992km (616 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 45m | £245($285) | once daily | 555km (345 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7hrs | £275($325) | 5 times a day | 2,508km (1,558 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | £14($16) | once daily | 318km (198 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4h 25m | £105($125) | 5 times a day | 321km (200 miles) |
| Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, train | 5h 50m | £95($115) | every 3 hours | 345km (214 miles) |
| Bus to Nottingham Coach Stop S10, Train | 8h 45m | £39($46) | twice a week | 490km (305 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £53($63) | on demand | 306km (190 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wells and Lincoln
Airlines
Jet2.com
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
First Bristol
Train operators
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