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Compare bus and train for Northampton to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$89 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Northampton to Lincoln
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Lincoln, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Lincoln:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Lincoln costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
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How to get from Northampton to Lincoln by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Lincoln is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:30 AM 6h55 Northampton 5:25 PM Lincoln $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 AM 6h55 Northampton 5:25 PM Lincoln $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:30 AM 6h55 Northampton 5:25 PM Lincoln $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 6h55 Northampton 6:25 PM Lincoln $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Lincoln:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Lincoln costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Lincoln as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Lincoln Central (LCN).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park.
- Travel with National Express to go to Lincoln by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Lincoln by train.
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