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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lincoln is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lincoln is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Lincoln Central via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Exeter to Lincoln?

The distance between Exeter and Lincoln is 255 miles. The road distance is 239.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Exeter to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lincoln bus from?

Exeter to Lincoln bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lincoln train from?

Exeter to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Exeter to Lincoln is to train which takes 5h and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Exeter to Lincoln bus arrive?

Exeter to Lincoln bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Lincoln train arrive?

Exeter to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Lincoln is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Exeter to Lincoln.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Lincoln by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
5h
£112–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
8h 45m
£33–50
Drive 238.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Lincolncar 238.3 mi
4h 13m
£59–85
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain
8h
£101–272

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Distance: 253.1 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lincoln Central via Derby in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Rail Station Car Park via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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