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Compare train and flight for Lincoln to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $31. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m 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 Lincoln to Edinburgh:
A flight is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Edinburgh costing on average $103 (€82).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Lincoln to Edinburgh
How to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lincoln to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Y12620+C410427:47 AM3h46Lincoln Central (LCN)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Y12620+C410427:47 AM3h46Lincoln Central (LCN)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Y12620+C410427:47 AM3h46Lincoln Central (LCN)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1121One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C40747 · C410539:20 AM4h12Lincoln Central (LCN)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1291One-way1 transfer
- Y12727+C411086:00 AM4h28Lincoln Central (LCN)10:28 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1181One-way1 transfer
G90841+C41016 · C410498:25 AM4h05Lincoln Central (LCN)12:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1291One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Edinburgh:
A flight is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Edinburgh costing on average $103 (€82).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to Edinburgh by train.
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