How to travel from Lincoln to Manchester

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Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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$64

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$45

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2h 53m

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2h 23m

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5h 54m

Average total duration

5h 24m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Northern Rail

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lincoln to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Manchester:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Manchester costing on average $64 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Lincoln to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lincoln and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lincoln to Manchester among Omio's users.

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from Lincoln to Manchester

How to get from Lincoln to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lincoln to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    10:40 AM7h00
    Lincoln
    5:40 PMManchester
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    10:40 AM7h00
    Lincoln
    5:40 PMManchester
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    10:40 AM7h00
    Lincoln
    5:40 PMManchester
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lincoln to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lincoln to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lincoln and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lincoln to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Manchester:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Manchester costing on average $64 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Lincoln to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 24m.

The distance from Lincoln to Manchester is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Lincoln to Manchester is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Manchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lincoln to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lincoln to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway to go to Manchester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Lincoln to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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