- Must visit
The Rugby Football Museum
Celebrates the origins of rugby football at the school where the sport developed. Essential for sports history fans.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Rugby will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 31 trains from Coventry to Rugby, including 31 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Coventry to Rugby run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 10 miles (17 km) distance in 10m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Coventry to Rugby.
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Rugby trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Y80784 | 6:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h11 | 6:15 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17977 | 6:44 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 6:54 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34262 | 6:50 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 7:00 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17944 | 7:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 7:15 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80803 | 7:35 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 7:45 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34205 | 7:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 7:55 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80812 | 8:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 8:15 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80817 | 8:35 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 8:45 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34284 | 8:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 8:55 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80823 | 9:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 9:15 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80829 | 9:35 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 9:45 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33942 | 9:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 9:55 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80835 | 10:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 10:15 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80841 | 10:35 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 10:45 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34041 | 10:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 10:55 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80847 | 11:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 11:15 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80853 | 11:35 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 11:45 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34233 | 11:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 11:55 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80859 | 12:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 12:15 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80865 | 12:35 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 12:45 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33910 | 12:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 12:55 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17802 | 1:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 1:15 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80878 | 1:35 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 1:45 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33922 | 1:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 1:55 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80883 | 2:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 2:15 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17801 | 2:35 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 2:45 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33972 | 2:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 2:55 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80895 | 3:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 3:15 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80900 | 3:35 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 3:45 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34236 | 3:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 3:55 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80903 | 4:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 4:15 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Coventry to Rugby with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast. High-speed trains available on this route with Avanti West Coast. Regional trains available on this route with West Midlands Trains. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Celebrates the origins of rugby football at the school where the sport developed. Essential for sports history fans.
The town's main museum tells Rugby's story from Roman finds to social history, with strong local collections and family displays.
Contemporary gallery within the town museum complex, showing changing exhibitions and giving a cultural focus to central Rugby.
Large formal park with play areas, gardens, and sports facilities. A favourite green space for relaxing near the centre.
Pleasant canal-side walking area with wildlife, boats, and heritage features. Popular for gentle strolls close to town.
Open green riverside and meadow landscape on Rugby's edge, valued for walking, birdlife, and quiet local scenery.
A flaky pastry pie traditionally filled with pork and seasoned jelly. A classic Midlands pub and picnic staple linked to nearby Warwickshire butchers.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy, often with root vegetables. This hearty dish suits the region’s farming heritage and is common in local pubs.
Thick slices of roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. A beloved Sunday tradition across Rugby and Warwickshire.
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing local reputation for curries, tandoori dishes, and warm service in central Rugby.
Well-known casual venue serving pizzas, pasta, and Italian comfort food. Family-friendly atmosphere with broad appeal in Rugby town centre.
Established pub restaurant in Rugby known for steaks, grills, and classic British dishes in a relaxed, traditional setting.
Moderate for England. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis and small cafe bills if service was good.
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Rugby Railway Station -> Rugby Town Centre
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to Rugby 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 Rugby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Coventry to Rugby trains use the Coventry to Rugby station pair. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Rugby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Coventry has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
Ticket office support is available at Coventry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Coventry: Parking, WC.
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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.
Tile Hill is 5 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Tile Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Tile Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Tile Hill: Parking.
Available at Tile Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tile Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the paved area outside the Ticket Office, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Canley is 2 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Canley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Canley.
Ticket office support is available at Canley. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Canley: Parking.
Available at Canley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Canley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Rugby is 1 km from Rugby city centre. Public transport options include:
Rugby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Rugby.
Ticket office support is available at Rugby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rugby: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rugby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rugby: 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.
Check train stations information for Coventry and Rugby, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.