There are 5 ways to get from Watford Junction to Lincoln by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain London Kings Cross - Lincoln Central
3h 20m£49–90Line 301 bus, train, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Stevenage stationbus 301
- Take the train from Stevenage to Granthamtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Stationbus 1
6h 17m£20–49Bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
5h 28m£24–46Drive 125.8 mi
- Drive from Watford Junction to Lincolncar 125.8 mi
2h 19m£32–46Line 301 bus, train
- Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Stevenage stationbus 301
- Take the train from Stevenage to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
5h 40m£37–83
Watford Junction to Lincoln by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Lincoln is to line 301 bus and train and bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Lincoln is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction station to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Lincoln Central via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Watford Junction and Lincoln is 155 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watford Junction to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Watford Junction to Lincoln, including transfers.
Watford Junction to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Watford Junction to Lincoln train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Watford Junction to Lincoln is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Lincoln, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Lincoln Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station Car Park twice daily. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Train from King's Cross to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Stevenage to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Stevenage to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Watford Junction to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station Car Park.
Watford Junction to Lincoln train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford Junction to Lincoln is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Watford Junction to Lincoln.
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