What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Lincoln?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Lincoln is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Lincoln?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Lincoln is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via Bournemouth Station, London Heathrow Airport and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Lincoln Central via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Swanage to Lincoln?

The distance between Swanage and Lincoln is 272 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Lincoln without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Lincoln without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 41m and costs £90 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Lincoln?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Swanage to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Lincoln bus from?

Swanage to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Lincoln train from?

Swanage to Lincoln train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Wareham station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Swanage to Lincoln is to train via London which takes 6h 41m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Swanage to Lincoln bus arrive?

Swanage to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Lincoln train arrive?

Swanage to Lincoln train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Lincoln is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Swanage to Lincoln.

Where can I stay near Lincoln?

There are 637+ hotels available in Lincoln.

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There are 7 ways to get from Swanage to Lincoln by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
6h 41m
£90–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
10h 4m
£35–58
Drive 219.7 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Lincolncar 219.7 mi
4h 49m
£55–79
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain
7h 42m
£120–287
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
7h 48m
£86–119
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
7h 56m
£118–185
Train, fly to Humberside Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane SOU - HUY
3. Take the train from Barnetby to Lincoln Centraltrain
9h 30m
£87–337

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 270.7 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Lincoln Central via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park via Bournemouth Station, London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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