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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $141.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lincoln:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Lincoln costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Lincoln
How to get from Bristol to Lincoln by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Lincoln is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX040 · NX4519:05 AM11h45Bristol, University Queens Road8:50 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX040 · NX4519:05 AM11h45Bristol, University Queens Road8:50 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C213752:31 PM4h17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:48 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$1741One-way1 transfer
Other options
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
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C882201:00 PM4h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:35 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$1411One-way3 transfers
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
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C329651:00 PM4h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:55 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$1411One-way2 transfers
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C213711:31 PM4h17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:48 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$1741One-way1 transfer
NX101 · NX15111:50 AM6h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:00 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park$451One-way1 transfer
NX040 · NX45112:50 PM8h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:50 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park$541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lincoln:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Lincoln costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Lincoln as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Lincoln Central (LCN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park.
- Travel with National Express to go to Lincoln by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Lincoln by train.
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