Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lincoln travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lincoln

With a population of 89 228, Lincoln is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lincoln to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Lincoln

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ole Ole Tapas (Union Rd) and Grain Store at Doddington Hall (Doddington Hall) are great picks.

When to visit Lincoln

Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lincoln in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lincoln, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Lincoln

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 103 km from Lincoln. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Lincoln to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 1h 03m trip. Located 13 km from the city centre, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 194 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 16. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 13 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 103 km from Lincoln. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Lincoln to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 1h 03m trip. Located 13 km from the city centre, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 194 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 16. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 13 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,518 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,995 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,350 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,537 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,038 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around S$ 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 118 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from S$ 68 to S$ 2,133 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 26% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 112+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 149+
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Damons Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 86+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 170+
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Tennyson
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 68+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 per litre in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 28.06 and S$ 37.41. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 per litre in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 28.06 and S$ 37.41. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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