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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lincoln is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lincoln is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lincoln Central via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lincoln?

The distance between Manchester and Lincoln is 91 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lincoln without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 56m and costs £17 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Manchester to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lincoln bus from?

Manchester to Lincoln bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lincoln train from?

Manchester to Lincoln train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lincoln is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 56m and costs £17 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Manchester to Lincoln bus arrive?

Manchester to Lincoln bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Lincoln train arrive?

Manchester to Lincoln train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lincoln is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Manchester to Lincoln.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lincoln?

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Manchester to Lincoln - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Lincoln by train, bus, or car

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
2h 56m
£17–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
4h 40m
£22–34
Drive 85 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Lincolncar 85 mi
1h 47m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
3h 3m
£38–59

Manchester to Lincoln by train

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Distance: 90.8 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lincoln Central via Sheffield in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Rail Station Car Park via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 4h 40m.

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