There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Lincoln by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
3h 54m£79–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
6h 25m£26–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
- Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 45m£33–49Drive 167.3 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Lincolncar 167.3 mi
3h 4m£42–60Fly, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BRS - EMA
- Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain
6h 56m£49–182
Bristol to Lincoln by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Lincoln is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Lincoln is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Lincoln Central via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Bristol and Lincoln is 179 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Bristol to Lincoln, including transfers.
Bristol to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Lincoln is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Lincoln, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lincoln Central via Derby in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Thursday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £28–150
Flights from Bristol Airport to East Midlands Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Bristol Airport to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £110–370
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Lincoln is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Bristol to Lincoln.
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