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Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Edinburgh to Lincoln:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Lincoln costing on average $83 (€66).
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Lincoln costing on average $95 (€76).
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Lincoln by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Lincoln is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 AM9h20Edinburgh9:05 PMLincoln$701One-way0 transfers
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- 11:45 AM9h20Edinburgh9:05 PMLincoln$701One-way0 transfers
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- 11:45 AM9h20Edinburgh9:05 PMLincoln$701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Lincoln:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Lincoln costing on average $95 (€76).
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Lincoln costing on average $102 (€81).
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 9h 19m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Lincoln as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Lincoln Central (LCN).
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Lincoln by train.
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