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Compare bus and train for London to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lincoln:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lincoln costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Lincoln
How to get from London to Lincoln by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Lincoln is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C882449:40 PM2h07London Kings Cross (KGX)11:47 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$301One-way1 transfer
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C882449:40 PM2h07London Kings Cross (KGX)11:47 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G080664:13 PM1h46London Kings Cross (KGX)5:59 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$1571One-way0 transfers
Other options
G080602:47 PM1h48London Kings Cross (KGX)4:35 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$391One-way0 transfers
G0804710:47 AM1h48London Kings Cross (KGX)12:35 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$391One-way0 transfers
G0805412:47 PM1h48London Kings Cross (KGX)2:35 PMLincoln Central (LCN)$421One-way0 transfers
NX440 · NX1511:00 PM5h25London, Victoria Coach Station6:25 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park$341One-way1 transfer
NX4514:30 PM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station9:10 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park$511One-way0 transfers
NX032 · NX401 · NX4511:20 PM7h50London, Hammersmith Bridge Road9:10 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park$831One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lincoln:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lincoln costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lincoln as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Lincoln Central (LCN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Great Northern to go to Lincoln by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Lincoln by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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