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.

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
RM 331
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 331
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around RM 250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 203 for a 3h 05m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 113 km and will cost you around RM 55. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about RM 38 for a journey of 121 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around RM 250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 203 for a 3h 05m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 113 km and will cost you around RM 55. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about RM 38 for a journey of 121 km.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (7,265 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,383 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,683 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,976 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,858 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,893 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,295 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,609 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,819 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,105 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,929 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around RM 469 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 488 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from RM 220 to RM 6,949 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 16% 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 448+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 435+
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Damons Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 291+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 479+
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Ibis Lincoln
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 259+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay RM 7.66 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 RM 91.92 and RM 122.56. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.66 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 RM 91.92 and RM 122.56. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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