What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Lincoln?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Lincoln is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Lincoln?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Lincoln is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via London Heathrow Airport and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Lincoln Central via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Lincoln?

The distance between Basingstoke and Lincoln is 187 miles. The road distance is 170.6 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Lincoln without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Lincoln?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Basingstoke to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Lincoln bus from?

Basingstoke to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Lincoln train from?

Basingstoke to Lincoln train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Lincoln is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Lincoln bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Lincoln train arrive?

Basingstoke to Lincoln train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Lincoln is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Basingstoke to Lincoln.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Lincoln?

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There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Lincoln by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
4h 3m
£64–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 806
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
7h 21m
£26–43
Drive 169.6 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Lincolncar 169.6 mi
3h 2m
£42–61
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
5h 16m
£95–167
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 24m
£83–132

Basingstoke to Lincoln by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 186.3 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Lincoln, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Lincoln Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Rail Station Car Park via London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 7h 21m.

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