How to travel from Leicester to Lincoln

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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Lincoln

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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Bus

$26

Average price

$16

Average price

Cheapest

2h 7m

Average total duration

1h 37m

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30m

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2h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Trains

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National Express

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from Leicester to Lincoln

How to get from Leicester to Lincoln by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Leicester to Lincoln is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

East Midlands TrainsY12196 · Y12407
09:50AM1h37
Leicester station (LEI)
11:27AMLincoln Central (LCN)
$251One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX151
04:50PM1h35
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
06:25PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX151
04:50PM1h35
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
06:25PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12193 · Y12406
08:48AM1h39
Leicester station (LEI)
10:27AMLincoln Central (LCN)
$251One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsC51720 · C51169
07:18AM2h09
Leicester station (LEI)
09:27AMLincoln Central (LCN)
$251One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsC51635 · C51036
07:52AM1h52
Leicester station (LEI)
09:44AMLincoln Central (LCN)
$281One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX230 · NX451
06:40PM2h30
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
09:10PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park
$271One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Lincoln

Travel to Lincoln easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Lincoln.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Lincoln including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Lincoln is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Lincoln:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Lincoln costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Lincoln is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 37m.

The distance from Leicester to Lincoln is approximately 47 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Lincoln is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Lincoln as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Lincoln:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Lincoln Central (LCN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Lincoln, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Lincoln by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains to go to Lincoln by train.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Lincoln often also extend their vacation to go to London, Nottingham, Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lincoln and these popular destinations at a great price.

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