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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 an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $95, while a train costs an average of $110.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lincoln to Edinburgh
Compare the available ways to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Edinburgh:
A flight is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Edinburgh costing on average $110.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
You'll arrive about 1h 31m sooner (3h 43m by train vs 5h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $110 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
C88226+G801996:52 AM 4h41 Lincoln Central (LCN) 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $82 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- C88226+G80199
6:52 AM 4h41 Lincoln Central (LCN) 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $82 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C21271+G80199
7:47 AM 3h46 Lincoln Central (LCN) 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $157 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
G89416+G80176 · G8022812:23 PM 4h04 Lincoln Central (LCN) 4:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $98 1 One-way 2 transfers- G08041 · G80199
7:30 AM 4h03 Lincoln Central (LCN) 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $105 1 One-way 1 transfer - G08069 · G80266
6:20 PM 4h15 Lincoln Central (LCN) 10:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Edinburgh:
A flight is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Edinburgh costing on average $110.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights 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 to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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