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Lincolnshire Wolds Railway and Rural Museum
Working rural museum with historic farm buildings, machinery and heritage displays. A practical way to explore local agricultural life near Market Rasen.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£57
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£57
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 12 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Market Rasen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Market Rasen will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from London to Market Rasen you need to make at least one change.
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C21262Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Market Rasen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 209 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£111 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 20m Average total duration 15h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Market Rasen:
A coach is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Market Rasen costing on average £111.
Other travel options to Market Rasen take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 50m.
You'll arrive about 1h 18m sooner (2h 15m by train vs 3h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £111 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London to Market Rasen trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:47 London | 2h12 | 14:59 Market Rasen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
G08043+ C21262 | 8:47 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h12 | 10:59 Market Rasen station (MKR) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from London to Market Rasen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £111 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 209 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 209 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £111 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 5:43 |
Last train 23:27 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Market Rasen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Market Rasen trip today.
Working rural museum with historic farm buildings, machinery and heritage displays. A practical way to explore local agricultural life near Market Rasen.
Volunteer-run railway heritage site with restored stock and displays about local rail history. A good niche visit for transport and engineering enthusiasts.
Arts centre in Caistor presenting exhibitions, performances and creative events in a historic Methodist chapel. A useful nearby gallery-style cultural stop.
Well-known beauty spot in the Lincolnshire Wolds with woods, walks and wide views. A popular local favourite for gentle outdoor time.
Linear trail following part of a former railway. It is popular for walking and cycling through quiet countryside near Market Rasen.
Scenic village area just outside town, prized for stone cottages, village atmosphere and access to Wolds walks. A charming base for exploring nearby scenery.
Lincolnshire sausages are coarse pork sausages seasoned with sage. They are a county staple and commonly served with mash or in breakfast dishes.
Haslet is a traditional Lincolnshire pork loaf made with sage and offal. It is usually sliced cold and eaten in sandwiches or with pickles.
Plum bread is a Lincolnshire fruit loaf enriched with dried fruit and spice. It is traditionally toasted and spread with butter or served with cheese.
Friendly Indian restaurant and takeaway known for classic curries and grilled dishes in a casual town-centre setting.
Traditional pub in Market Rasen serving British classics, cask ales and a relaxed local atmosphere close to the town centre.
Hotel restaurant and bar offering familiar British meals, Sunday roasts and drinks in a comfortable historic coaching inn.
Moderate for a small English market town. Dining and pubs are fairly priced, but accommodation can rise on race days. Public transport is limited, so car or taxi costs may add up.
Service is often included only in larger restaurants. Otherwise tip 10% for good service. In cafés, rounding up is enough. Taxi fares are usually rounded up or tipped 5-10%.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Market Rasen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Market Rasen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Market Rasen trains use the London Kings Cross to Market Rasen station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Market Rasen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Market Rasen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Available at Market Rasen: Parking.
Available at Market Rasen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Market Rasen: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Foot crossing only to Lincoln bound platform, and level access to Grimsby Town platform. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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