It is fair to say that with wide open countryside and plenty of unspoiled open space, the best access to getting around in Lincolnshire is by car.

The road network is comprised of main “A” roads and local “B” roads. While the M180 passes through the north of the county as part of the important northern gateway connecting Grimsby to the M62, the low population density of this large county precludes it from requiring a sophisticated network of high volume motorways and dual carriageways.

This makes the ideal county for a leisurely break. You will have miles of road to yourself, and should you decide to take your bicycle or to enjoy long rural walks, you will be safe in the knowledge that you are not on a busy, major commuting route that threatens life and limb.

Newark and Grantham are the main centres within the county served by the inter-city East-Coast Main Line service from London to Scotland, and from here it is possible to reach most parts. There are regular internal regional train services to all parts of the county. Cleethorpes, Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth and other major centres throughout the country are served by efficient local trains which connect to all the major cities in surrounding counties. The Trans-Pennine express rail service connects Grimsby and Cleethorpes with Manchester Airport and Liverpool.

Humberside Airport, near Brigg, is the only international airport in the county with direct flights to popular destinations throughout Europe.

Stagecoach operates the very efficient InterConnect bus service which serves to connect the larger towns and cities and along the coast. The bus depot in Grantham is served by MASS Transit of Sheffield and is a great way of getting around in Lincolnshire without the hassle of driving.

The British charity Sustrans, which promotes sustainable transport and works on a number of practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport when getting around, is also actively involved with projects in Lincolnshire.

Getting around in Lincolnshire