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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lincoln is to bus and train which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lincoln is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lincoln Central via Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lincoln?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lincoln is 289 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lincoln bus from?

Edinburgh to Lincoln bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lincoln train from?

Edinburgh to Lincoln train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lincoln is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £150 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lincoln bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Lincoln bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lincoln train arrive?

Edinburgh to Lincoln train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newark North Gate station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Lincoln is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Lincoln.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Lincoln?

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Where can I stay near Lincoln?

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Edinburgh to Lincoln - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lincoln by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newark North Gatetrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 32m
£100–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
8h 20m
£35–146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Lincoln Centraltrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
8h 15m
£45–74
Drive 249.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Lincolncar 249.9 mi
4h 50m
£62–89
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
5h 52m
£84–182
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
6h 16m
£152–228
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
6h 37m
£82–202
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
6h 52m
£84–220
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain
6h 36m
£126–364
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain
6h 25m
£134–398
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain
6h 16m
£98–232
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
8h 1m
£130–258

Edinburgh to Lincoln by train

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Distance: 286.9 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lincoln, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newark North Gate hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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