Travel Information
Discover Lincoln
One of the world’s great historic cities, Lincoln is
renowned for its fusion of old and new. The winning
combination of a vibrant city centre and a historic
Cathedral Quarter, both offering a rich variety of
attractions, activities, and amenities, makes Lincoln a
fantastic place in which to live and study.
Lincoln’s Roman and medieval heritage blends together
seamlessly with modern city living and the University’s main
campus is situated in the heart of it all on the spectacular
Brayford Pool waterfront.
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Lincoln's Top Sights
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Lincoln Cathedral | Lincoln Castle | Steep Hill | ||
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High Street | Brayford Pool | Bailgate |
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How to Get Here
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Situated in the East Midlands region of England, Lincoln’s
central location allows for quick and easy access to London
and a number of other major cities, including Nottingham,
Sheffield, Leeds, Leicester, and Hull.
London’s King’s Cross Station is around two hours away by
train, and a number of airports are within easy reach,
providing direct links to locations around the world.
Rail
Lincoln
Central Railway Station is in the city centre, just a few
minutes' walk from the University of Lincoln's Brayford Pool
Campus. The station is fully accessible for wheelchair
users. Direct trains to/from London King's Cross take around
two hours. There are also frequent rail connections to other
major cities, including Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester,
and Leeds.
People wishing to make their own way to the campus from
Heathrow on public transport are advised to take the
Piccadilly Underground line to King's Cross Station, before
taking a train to Lincoln.
Air
Lincoln’s central location allows for quick and easy access
to a number of airports for domestic, European, and
international flights.
Many international students fly to London Heathrow before
making their way to Lincoln. Heathrow is the UK’s main
airport and is west of London. It is connected to central
London by the Underground Tube system. Some students also
fly to other major UK airports such as Manchester or
Gatwick, or arrive at regional airports such as East
Midlands, which is near Nottingham.