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How to get fromSunderland to Lincolnby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newark North Gatetrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 7m
    £59–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    7h
    £23–47

  3. Drive  146.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Lincolncar car 146.4 mi
    2h 32m
    £37–53

  4. Train, line 22 bus

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A2 to Worksop stationbus bus 22 / ...
    3. Take the train from Worksop to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    4h 51m
    £45–69

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain train
    2. Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    6h 1m
    £59–109

Sunderland to Lincoln by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Newark North Gate hourly. Tickets cost £50–70 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Rail Station Car Park via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 7h.

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