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What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to Rugby?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Rugby from Birmingham. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
0h 32m
£8
£11
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What is the cheapest way to reach Rugby from Birmingham?

You can reach Rugby with just £8 by taking a Train from West Midlands Trains, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £9
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from £8
Friday
Saturday

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 37m
    0
    08:26
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:03
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £9
  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 38m
    0
    09:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:08
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £9
  • West Midlands Trains
    0h 50m
    0
    08:33
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:23
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £14
  • West Midlands Trains
    0h 49m
    0
    09:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:56
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £14

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • West Midlands Trains
    0h 40m
    0
    05:35
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    06:15
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £8
  • CrossCountry
    0h 52m
    0
    05:33
    Birmingham
    Coleshill Parkway Train Station
    06:25
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £10
  • CrossCountry
    1h 0m
    0
    06:06
    Birmingham
    Coleshill Parkway Train Station
    07:06
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £10
  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 32m
    0
    05:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    06:02
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £11

What are the fastest trips from Birmingham to Rugby?

You can get to Rugby from Birmingham in just 0h 32m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 0h 37m
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from 0h 32m
Friday
Saturday

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 37m
    0
    08:26
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:03
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £9
  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 38m
    0
    09:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:08
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £9
  • West Midlands Trains
    0h 49m
    0
    09:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:56
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £14
  • West Midlands Trains
    0h 49m
    0
    09:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:23
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £14

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 32m
    0
    05:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    06:02
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £11
  • Avanti West Coast
    0h 32m
    0
    06:28
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    07:00
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £11
  • West Midlands Trains
    0h 40m
    0
    05:35
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    06:15
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £8
  • CrossCountry
    0h 52m
    0
    05:33
    Birmingham
    Coleshill Parkway Train Station
    06:25
    Rugby
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £10
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Birmingham to Rugby

What are the most popular stations in Birmingham and Rugby?

In Birmingham, you will usually depart from New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, while in Rugby you will be arriving at Central Station, Bus Stop or Church St, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Rugby from Birmingham? With 5 connections between 3 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birmingham and Rugby, you can pay as low as £8 with a Train from West Midlands Trains.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Rugby in just 0h 32m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birmingham and Rugby are Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Birmingham and Rugby is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erdington or to Wolston, and look at flights from Birmingham Airport, and landing at Birmingham Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Birmingham to Rugby?

The most popular companies between Birmingham and Rugby, are Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry

All you need to know when you travel from Birmingham to Rugby

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birmingham to Rugby. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Birmingham to Rugby

How can I reach Rugby from Birmingham?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Rugby from Birmingham.

How far is Rugby from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham and Rugby is 44.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birmingham and Rugby?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 8 kgs, and a flight 11 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birmingham to Rugby?

You can get to Rugby with just £8 by taking a Train from West Midlands Trains.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Rugby?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Rugby in just 0h 32m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.

More routes to Birmingham and to Rugby

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Birmingham and to Rugby. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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