The average train between Rugby and Lincoln takes 3h 28m 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.
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 10:42 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth High Level and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Lincoln station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Rugby to Lincoln train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Lincoln train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Rugby to Lincoln train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Rugby and Lincoln is 107 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Lincoln Central via Tamworth High Level and Nottingham in around 2h 59m.