There are 5 ways to get from Kent 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 Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
3h 58m£78–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
8h 29m£34–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain
6h 34m£56–92Drive 177.5 mi
- Drive from Kent to Lincolncar 177.5 mi
3h 9m£45–64Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Finsbury Park to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
5h 5m£97–137
Kent to Lincoln by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Lincoln is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Lincoln is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via King Street and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Lincoln Central via Ashford International and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Kent and Lincoln is 203 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Kent to Lincoln, including transfers.
Kent to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Kent to Lincoln train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Kent to Lincoln is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Lincoln, England?
You can take a train from Lenham to Lincoln Central via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Rail Station Car Park via King Street and London Victoria in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Southeastern
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 Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- 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 Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Finsbury Park to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £49
- Website
- Thameslink
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Kent to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Kent to Lincoln train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Lincoln is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Kent to Lincoln.
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