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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 €38, and a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Oxford to Lincoln is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Lincoln:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Lincoln costing on average $78 (€62).
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Lincoln as scheduled services by train and bus 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 National Express to go to Lincoln by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains to go to Lincoln by train.
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