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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 €7. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€19 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leicester to Lincoln by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Lincoln is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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).
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Lincoln by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains to go to Lincoln by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains.
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