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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby to Lincoln
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Trains from Rugby to Lincoln run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 2h 47m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 19:42 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
FAQs: Rugby to Lincoln train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby to Lincoln 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 Lincoln, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
In Lincoln, you can explore the vibrant Brayford Waterfront with its array of restaurants and bars overlooking the marina. Take a guided tour of the historic Lincoln Castle, which houses one of the original copies of the Magna Carta and offers panoramic views of the city. Wander through the charming shops and cafes on Steep Hill, connecting the historic and modern parts of the city. Visit the Usher Gallery for a collection of fine and decorative arts, and enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic in the scenic Lincoln Arboretum. Don't miss the stunning Lincoln Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece that was once one of the tallest buildings in the world, and explore The Collection, a museum showcasing archaeology and fine art from the region.
To fully experience Lincoln, including its historical sites like Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle, as well as its vibrant cultural scene, a stay of approximately two to three days is recommended.
The train distance from Rugby to Lincoln is 107 km.
Booking trains from Rugby to Lincoln in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Rugby to Lincoln covers a distance of 107 km and takes approximately 2h 47m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Rugby to Lincoln can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £61, while the average price tends to be around £61.
The train journey from Rugby to Lincoln offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, passing through the rolling countryside of the East Midlands, with views of fields and small villages, making certain stretches of the trip quite pleasant and scenic.
The first train from Rugby to Lincoln leaves at 5:16.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Rugby to Lincoln.
The last train from Rugby to Lincoln departs at 19:42.
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Lincoln is by train, costing approximately £61.
Trains from Rugby to Lincoln run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Rugby to Lincoln.
The train station in Rugby that goes to Lincoln is Rugby station (RUG), and it arrives at Lincoln Central (LCN).
There is no night train service from Rugby to Lincoln.
To travel from Rugby to Lincoln, you can take a .
A day trip from Rugby to Lincoln is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 47m. There are 3 trains per day, covering a distance of 107 km.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rugby and Lincoln
Rugby
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The major train station for departures in Rugby is Rugby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rugby for your trip from Rugby to Lincoln.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Steep ramp from entrance to platforms, staff are available to help.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Public transport options for Rugby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
The major train station for arrivals in Lincoln is Lincoln Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lincoln Central for your journey to Lincoln from Rugby.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Fastticket
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between station front and St Marys Church
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Lincoln Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
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