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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 €24, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€54 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Manchester to Lincoln by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Lincoln is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX121 · NX151Cheapest
NX121 · NX151Fastest
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C40679 · Y11749Other options
Y12360 · Y12565
Y12357 · Y12628
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Lincoln.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lincoln:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Lincoln costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Lincoln as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Lincoln Central (LCN).
- Travel with National Express to go to Lincoln by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains to go to Lincoln by train.
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