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How to get fromLincoln to Stanstedby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Stansted by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Newark North Gatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Ebbsfleet International to Stanstedtaxi taxi
    2h 40m
    £96–141

  2. Drive  159 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Stanstedcar car 159 mi
    2h 51m
    £40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Marble Archbus bus 451
    7h 38m
    £41–70

  4. Train via Quarry Hill Parade

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Tonbridgetrain train
    5h 38m
    £78–116

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Gravesendtrain train
    6h 2m
    £75–111

Lincoln to Stansted by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

National Express operates a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Marble Arch once daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lincoln Central to Labour-in-Vain Road via Peterborough, London Bridge, Tonbridge, and Quarry Hill Parade in around 5h 38m.

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