Day trip from Lincoln to Sheffield
Sheffield lies 64 km (40 mi) west of Lincoln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 64 km (40 mi) apart, Sheffield is a realistic day trip from Lincoln: about 1 h 3 min each way by road.
| Lincoln | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 103,813 | 556,500 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | LN2 | S1–S99 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sheffield
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Staying in Sheffield
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (164), and 3 are five-star. Across 122 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 128,843 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Sheffield
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Common questions
How far is Sheffield from Lincoln?
64 km (40 mi) in a straight line, west of Lincoln; by road roughly 78 km (49 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lincoln to Sheffield by road?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lincoln and Sheffield?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sheffield?
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.