The distance between York and Lincoln is around 130km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from York 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 and then to Lincoln Central.
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Take the bus to Hull Interchange and then to Lincoln.
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There are several options for getting from York to Lincoln by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).
The distance between York and Lincoln is around 130km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from York and Lincoln by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Lincoln is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Lincoln. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.
LNER, East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between York and Lincoln. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 15m, 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 York and Lincoln. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from York to Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hull Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
East Yorkshire and National Express run regular bus services between York and Lincoln. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Lincoln. We recommend that you take the train to Newark North Gate and then to Lincoln Central. instead which will take 1h 15m.
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 York and Lincoln. The distance is around 130km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Lincoln is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 15m | £25($30) | every 4 hours | 136km (84 miles) |
Train via Leeds | 2h 45m | £44($52) | every 2 hours | 179km (111 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | £6($7) | twice daily | 145km (90 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £23($27) | on demand | 130km (81 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
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The following major airports near Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.