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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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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€47 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX451Cheapest
NX451Fastest
Y12222 · C51276Other options
Y12212 · C51225
Y12217 · C51223
NX440 · NX151Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from London to Lincoln
Travel to Lincoln 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 London to Lincoln.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Lincoln:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lincoln costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- 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 LNER, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Lincoln by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Lincoln by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with LNER.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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