There are 5 ways to get from Central London to Lincoln by subway, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Northfields station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
- Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
3h 24m£55–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
6h 25m£32–128Drive 137.3 mi
- Drive from Central London to Lincolncar 137.3 mi
2h 37m£34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Stationbus 1
4h 4m£42–103Subway, train via Peterborough
- Take the subway from Northfields station to Finsbury Park stationsubway
- Take the train from Finsbury Park to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
4h 8m£67–166
Central London to Lincoln by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central London to Lincoln is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Central London to Lincoln is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Lincoln Central via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Central London and Lincoln is 148 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Central London to Lincoln without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 24m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Central London to Lincoln, including transfers.
Central London to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Central London to Lincoln train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northfields station.
Central London to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station Car Park.
What companies run services between Central London, England and Lincoln, England?
National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station Car Park twice daily. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Northfields station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Northfields station to Finsbury Park station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Finsbury Park to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Central London to Lincoln train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Lincoln is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Central London to Lincoln.
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