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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lincoln and Edinburgh is 289 miles. The road distance is 251.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Edinburgh bus from?

Lincoln to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Edinburgh train from?

Lincoln to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.

Train or bus from Lincoln to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Lincoln to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Lincoln to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Lincoln to Edinburgh train arrive?

Lincoln to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Edinburgh is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Lincoln to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Lincoln to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lincoln to Edinburgh?

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Lincoln to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lincoln to Edinburgh 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
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 16m
£63–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Station451
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11
8h 45m
£36–101
Drive 250.4 mi
1. Drive from Lincoln to Edinburgh250.4 mi
4h 48m
£61–89
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derby
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 31m
£61–161
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to LeedsLincoln Central - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 10m
£56–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to MeadowhallLincoln Central - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to North St David Street831
9h 2m
£40–112
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airport
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
6h 19m
£55–173
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
6h 4m
£84–245
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Cross
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
5h 26m
£121–367
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derby
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 21m
£66–226

Lincoln to Edinburgh by train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £60–85 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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