Lincoln, United Kingdom to Manchester, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

72.5 miles 116.6 km · straight line
87.6 miles actual route 141 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, United Kingdom from Manchester, United Kingdom?

The distance from Lincoln, United Kingdom to Manchester, United Kingdom is 72.5 miles (116.6 km) as the crow flies. Manchester, United Kingdom is located WNW of Lincoln, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.6 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, United Kingdom and Manchester, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lincoln, United Kingdom to Manchester, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, United Kingdom & Manchester, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Lincoln, United Kingdom
53.23°N, 0.54°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Manchester, United Kingdom
53.48°N, 2.24°W
Europe/London
38m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 343.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM