The average train between Lincoln and Rugby takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln to Rugby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lincoln and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rugby at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Rugby station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Lincoln to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Lincoln to Rugby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lincoln and Rugby is 107 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Rugby via Nottingham and Tamworth in around 3h 16m.