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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 215 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 215, while a train costs an average of zł 384.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 384 Average price | zł 215 Average price Cheapest | zł 103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to Lincoln, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Lincoln:
A bus is zł 169 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Lincoln costing on average zł 384.
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around zł 384 compared to roughly zł 103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 280. The journey takes 3h 16m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Oxford to Lincoln by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Lincoln is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:50 PM 6h00 Oxford 7:50 PM Lincoln zł 181 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:50 PM 6h00 Oxford 7:50 PM Lincoln zł 181 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:50 PM 6h00 Oxford 7:50 PM Lincoln zł 181 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:50 PM 6h00 Oxford 8:50 PM Lincoln zł 203 1 One-way 0 transfers10:40 AM 6h20 Oxford 5:00 PM Lincoln zł 303 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Lincoln:
A bus is zł 169 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Lincoln costing on average zł 384.
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Lincoln as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Lincoln Central (LCN).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail to go to Lincoln by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Lincoln by bus.
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