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Compare coach and train for Southampton to Lincoln
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Lincoln among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 265 km
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£35 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Lincoln from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Lincoln is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Lincoln:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Lincoln costing on average £53.
Other travel options to Lincoln take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Lincoln as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Lincoln Central (LCN).
- Coaches mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park.
- Travel with LNER to go to Lincoln by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Lincoln by coach.
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