There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 41m£107–191Bus
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 Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
9h 59m£44–76Drive 208.8 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Dorsetcar 208.8 mi
4h 30m£52–75Train
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 36m£113–192
Lincoln to Dorset by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Dorset is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Newark North Gate, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Lincoln and Dorset is 275 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Lincoln to Dorset, including transfers.
Lincoln to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Dorset is to train via London which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Dorset via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 9h 59m.
Train from Newark North Gate to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Lincoln to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Lincoln to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Dorset is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Lincoln to Dorset.
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