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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Alton is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Alton is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Alton. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at High Street via St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Alton. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Alton via Newark North Gate, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Alton?

The distance between Lincoln and Alton is 187 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Alton without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Lincoln to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Alton bus from?

Lincoln to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Alton train from?

Lincoln to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.

Train or bus from Lincoln to Alton?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Alton is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Lincoln to Alton bus arrive?

Lincoln to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Lincoln to Alton train arrive?

Lincoln to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Alton is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Lincoln to Alton.

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

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Where can I stay near Alton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
4h 9m
£66–125
Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lincoln to Altoncar 179.5 mi
3h 12m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
7h 49m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
6h 39m
£101–339
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain
4h 59m
£80–171
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Basingstoketrain Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
6h 40m
£110–159

Lincoln to Alton by train and bus

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Alton via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to High Street via St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

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