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

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  1. Train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    4h 9m
    £45–92

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    6h 50m
    £19–40

  3. Drive 118.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Lincolncar car 118.7 mi
    2h 21m
    £29–42

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln Centraltrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central
    4h 45m
    £60–105

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
    4h 59m
    £60–108

Preston to Lincoln by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Lincoln Central via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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