Travel optionsfrom Lincoln to Manchester
You can get from Lincoln to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Lincoln to Manchester on 30 Jan we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Lincoln to Manchester
 | Distance | 72 miles (116 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Coach or train |
 | Ticket price range | £19 - £43 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £19 • 6 h |
 | Fastest mode | Train • £43 • 2 h 14 min |
 | Popular travel companies | National Express or First Transpennine Express |
Take a coach or train to travel 72 miles (116 km) between Lincoln and Manchester. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 14 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £19. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or First Transpennine Express among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Lincoln to Manchester.
Travel Tips: Travel from Lincoln to Manchester
What are my Lincoln to Manchester travel options?
There are 2 ways that you can travel between Lincoln and Manchester. You can take a coach or train.
What is the cheapest way to go to Manchester from Lincoln?
Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Manchester. Tickets for a coach cost on average £19.
This is compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Manchester costing on average £43.
What is the fastest way to Manchester from Lincoln?
The fastest way from Lincoln to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 14 min.
Other travel options to Manchester from Lincoln can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 6 h of travel time.
How many miles from Lincoln to Manchester would I travel?
Manchester is approximately 72 miles (116 km) away from Lincoln.
Where do I depart from Lincoln? Where do I arrive in Manchester?
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Lincoln to Manchester:
- Coaches mostly leave from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and tend to arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Which travel companies can help me find a way to get from Lincoln to Manchester?
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lincoln to Manchester:
- You can travel between Lincoln and Manchester by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £19 with National Express from Lincoln to Manchester.
- You can travel from Lincoln to Manchester by train with First Transpennine Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £43 with First Transpennine Express from Lincoln to Manchester.
What other destinations are worth visiting after travelling from Lincoln to Manchester?
How far in advance should I purchase tickets to Manchester from Lincoln online to get the best deals?
Before travelling from Lincoln to Manchester, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- The price of a coach ticket is on average £19 one way for this route.
- The price of a train ticket is £43 one way on average for this journey.
But we recommend booking Lincoln to Manchester tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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