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Compare bus and train for London to Lincoln
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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 193 km
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€48 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom London to Lincoln
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.
NX4514:30 PM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station9:10 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park€281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX4514:30 PM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station9:10 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park€281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C407458:47 AM1h48London Kings Cross (KGX)10:35 AMLincoln Central (LCN)€871One-way0 transfers
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Y12205 · Y1241010:35 AM2h52London St Pancras International (STP)1:27 PMLincoln Central (LCN)€521One-way1 transfer
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Y125849:47 AM2h10London Kings Cross (KGX)11:57 AMLincoln Central (LCN)€631One-way1 transfer
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Y1240810:03 AM2h24London Kings Cross (KGX)12:27 PMLincoln Central (LCN)€691One-way1 transfer
NX440 · NX15112:30 PM5h55London, Victoria Coach Station6:25 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park€341One-way1 transfer
NX032 · NX025 · NX4511:20 PM7h50London, Hammersmith Bridge Road9:10 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park€551One-way2 transfers
NX032 · NX401 · NX4511:20 PM7h50London, Hammersmith Bridge Road9:10 PMLincoln, Rail Station Car Park€551One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from London to Lincoln
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lincoln:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lincoln costing on average €22.
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 National Express to go to Lincoln by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Lincoln by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
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