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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 €33. 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 €33, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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€78 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Lincoln to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Edinburgh:
A flight is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Edinburgh costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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