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

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

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  1. Train, line 387 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Doncastertrain train Lincoln Central - Doncaster / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Streetbus bus 387 / ...
    1h 42m
    £20–27

  2. Drive  42.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Lincoln to Thornecar car 42.9 mi
    51 min
    £11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lincoln to Thornetaxi taxi 42.9 mi
    51 min
    £180–230

  4. Train, line 387 bus via Newark North Gate

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Newark North Gatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Streetbus bus 387 / ...
    1h 56m
    £21–30

  5. Train, line 387 bus via Retford

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Retfordtrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Streetbus bus 387 / ...
    2h 21m
    £14–26

Lincoln to Thorne by train and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Thorne, Doncaster, England?

There is no direct connection from Lincoln to Thorne. However, you can take the train to Doncaster, walk to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3, then take the line 387 bus to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Lincoln to Thorne in around 51 min.

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