There are 3 ways to get from Lincoln to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain Lincoln Central - Peterborough / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2h 47m£38–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
4h 15m£18–31Drive 90.3 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Cambridgecar 90.3 mi
1h 46m£23–33
Lincoln to Cambridge by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Cambridge is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Parkside via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Cambridge via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Lincoln and Cambridge is 102 miles. The road distance is 90.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Lincoln to Cambridge, including transfers.
Lincoln to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Cambridge train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Cambridge is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Cambridge via Peterborough in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Parkside via St Margaret's Bus Station in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Lincoln to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Lincoln to Cambridge train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Cambridge is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Lincoln to Cambridge.
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