There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Lincoln by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
5h£112–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
8h 45m£33–50Drive 238.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Lincolncar 238.3 mi
4h 13m£59–85Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
- Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain
8h£101–272
Exeter to Lincoln by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lincoln is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lincoln is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Lincoln Central via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Exeter and Lincoln is 255 miles. The road distance is 239.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Exeter to Lincoln, including transfers.
Exeter to Lincoln bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Lincoln is to train which takes 5h and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Lincoln, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lincoln Central via Derby in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Rail Station Car Park via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–320
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £190–600
Train from Exeter St Davids to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Lincoln bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Exeter to Lincoln train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Lincoln is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Exeter to Lincoln.
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