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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Market Rasen will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 9 trains from Nottingham to Market Rasen, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Nottingham to Market Rasen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 22:41 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nottingham to Market Rasen.
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Market Rasen trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:37 Nottingham | 1h38 | 7:15 Market Rasen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:50 Nottingham | 1h09 | 8:59 Market Rasen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:52 Nottingham | 1h07 | 10:59 Market Rasen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:52 Nottingham | 1h07 | 12:59 Market Rasen | 0 changesdirect | |
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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%.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Market Rasen trains use the Nottingham to Market Rasen station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Market Rasen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each 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 at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, 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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