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The average train between Rugby and Lincoln takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Lincoln. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 8m
Duration
101 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
  2. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain train Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 59m
£40–72

Rugby to Lincoln train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth High Level and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 9m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 59m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 7m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 58m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 3m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 47m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 58m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 3m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 47m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 58m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 3m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 47m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rugby to Lincoln? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Rugby to Lincoln.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 100.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Lincoln, England?

You can take a train from Rugby to Lincoln Central via Tamworth High Level and Derby in around 2h 59m.

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