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Compare bus and train for Lincoln to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | 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 London
Compare the available ways to get from Lincoln to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to London:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to London costing on average $70.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
You'll arrive about 1h 15m sooner (2h 8m by train vs 3h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $44 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 London
How to get from Lincoln to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lincoln to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C59636+G080185:19 PM 2h34 Lincoln Central (LCN) 7:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- C59636+G08018
5:19 PM 2h34 Lincoln Central (LCN) 7:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G08040
7:30 AM 1h56 Lincoln Central (LCN) 9:26 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C59596+C02154
6:12 AM 2h18 Lincoln Central (LCN) 8:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - N05394+C88241
9:40 PM 2h25 Lincoln Central (LCN) 12:05 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21626+G08031
7:19 PM 2h33 Lincoln Central (LCN) 9:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX151 · NX440
10:40 AM 5h40 Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $53 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX151 · NX440 · NX040
10:40 AM 10h10 Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park 8:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road $56 1 One-way 2 transfers - NX151 · NX440 · NX040
10:40 AM 10h10 Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park 8:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road $56 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to London:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to London costing on average $70.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Thameslink to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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