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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Lincoln is to bus which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Lincoln is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Lincoln?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Rail Station Car Park station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Lincoln?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester and arriving at Lincoln Central. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Leicester to Lincoln?

The distance between Leicester and Lincoln is 52 miles. The road distance is 51.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £9 - £23.

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

The bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Lincoln bus from?

Leicester to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Lincoln train from?

Leicester to Lincoln train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Leicester to Lincoln is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £9 - £23. Alternatively, you can train via Nottingham, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Leicester to Lincoln bus arrive?

Leicester to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station Car Park.

Where does the Leicester to Lincoln train arrive?

Leicester to Lincoln train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Lincoln is 52 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Leicester to Lincoln.

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

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
1h 35m
£9–23
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 46m
£31–46
Drive 51.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Lincolncar 51.4 mi
59 min
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Lincoln Centraltrain Leicester - Lincoln Central
1h 57m
£30–50

Leicester to Lincoln by bus

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1h 35mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51.2 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park twice daily. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Lincoln Central via Nottingham in around 1h 46m.

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