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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Canterbury is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Canterbury West via Newark North Gate and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Canterbury?

The distance between Lincoln and Canterbury is 207 miles. The road distance is 191.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Lincoln to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Canterbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Lincoln to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Canterbury is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Lincoln to Canterbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lincoln to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lincoln to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Canterbury is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Lincoln to Canterbury.

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

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Lincoln to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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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 St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 29m
£81–147
Bus
cheapest
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 London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 58m
£42–108
Drive 190.4 mi
1. Drive from Lincoln to Canterburycar 190.4 mi
3h 21m
£47–67
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
4h 29m
£90–198
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 2m
£46–88

Lincoln to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Canterbury West via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 58m.

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