There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Lincoln by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
6h 5m£106–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Rail Station Car Parkbus G28
10h 24m£36–70Drive 208.6 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Lincolncar 208.6 mi
4h 30m£52–75Train via Poole
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
7h 7m£90–160Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
8h 45m£114–185Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain
12h 24m£41–60
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Lincoln is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Lincoln is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Lincoln Central via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Dorset and Lincoln is 275 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Dorset to Lincoln, including transfers.
Dorset to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Lincoln train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Lincoln is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Lincoln, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Lincoln Central via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Rail Station Car Park via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 10h 24m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from King's Cross to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- South West Coaches
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- 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
- £18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Lincoln train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Lincoln is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Dorset to Lincoln.
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