Driving from Norwich to Lincoln
Lincoln lies 140 km (87 mi) north-west of Norwich, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 171 km (106 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Norwich | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 143,135 | 103,813 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | NR2–NR99 | LN2 |
Where to book car hire from Norwich to Lincoln
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Staying in Lincoln
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Common questions
How far is Lincoln from Norwich?
140 km (87 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Norwich; by road roughly 171 km (106 mi).
How long does it take to get from Norwich to Lincoln by car?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Norwich and Lincoln?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
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.