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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Rugby
Showing times and prices for Dec 23
Cheapest price
$180
Average price
$181
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
418 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Rugby will cost around $181 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $180.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Rugby on Tue, Dec 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 418 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 6 h 7 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.
07:52AM4h34
Edinburgh12:26PMRugby
$1801One-way
0 transfers
04:48AM6h07
Edinburgh10:55AMRugby
$1811One-way
0 transfers
07:52AM4h34
Edinburgh12:26PMRugby
$1801One-way
0 transfers
04:48AM6h07
Edinburgh10:55AMRugby
$1811One-way
0 transfers
Edinburgh - RugbyCompare Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
$70
4h 34m
4 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
$181
5h 47m
3 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Seat reservations available for additional fee
$114
4h 55m
1 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
2 pieces of luggage per person included in ticket price
Included in ticket price for sleeping car passengers. Optional seat reservations available for seated carriages
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Edinburgh to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€128 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Rugby train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Rugby trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 3:25 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:48 AM Edinburgh | 6h07 | 10:55 AM Rugby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:52 AM Edinburgh | 5h03 | 12:55 PM Rugby | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Avanti West Coast as well as CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express and Caledonian Sleeper offer trains services from Edinburgh to Rugby. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Edinburgh to Rugby.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express and Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Rugby.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Rugby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Rugby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $70 (€56) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 259 miles (418 km) distance in 4h 34m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $29 (€23)
Distance 259 miles (418 km) |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€56) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 18:52 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $29 (€23)
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper from Edinburgh to Rugby trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Edinburgh and Rugby from $29 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 34m
Cheapest Price
$70 (€56)
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 47m
Cheapest Price
$181 (€145)
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Caledonian Sleeper
About
The Caledonian Sleeper is a train service operating in the United Kingdom. It offers overnight journeys between London, Scotland, the North of England and Wales. The service is operated by Serco and consists of two types of trains: the Classic Sleeper and the Lowland Sleeper. The Classic Sleeper offers comfortable sleeping berths, while the Lowland Sleeper offers reclining seats. Both trains offer onboard facilities such as Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary tea and coffee.Ticket types include Standard, First Class and Solo. Standard tickets offer access to the lounge car, while First Class tickets include access to the lounge car and complimentary breakfast. Solo tickets are available for single travellers and offer access to the lounge car and a private sleeping berth. The most popular routes for the Caledonian Sleeper are London to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Passengers can also travel from London to Aberdeen, Fort William and Dundee.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 55m
Cheapest Price
$114 (€91)
Caledonian Sleeper frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in each carriage and under beds in sleeping compartments
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type and timing before departure
Refund
Full refund provided if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Complimentary breakfast for all guests. Club Car serves dinner and drinks. Room service available for sleeping car passengers
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for sleeping car passengers. Optional seat reservations available for seated carriages
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available, wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and staff assistance
Pets
Small pets allowed in sleeping compartments for a fee. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 11m
Cheapest Price
$279 (€224)
first_transpennine_express frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Rugby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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.
Rugby can be explored comfortably in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Rugby School, the World Rugby Hall of Fame, and the local town center.
Train ticket prices from Edinburgh to Rugby can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $70 (€56), while the average price is around $159 (€128).
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rugby is by bus, with a cost of around $29 (€23).
There is no high speed train available from Edinburgh to Rugby.
The distance by train from Edinburgh to Rugby is 259 miles (418 km).
The first train from Edinburgh to Rugby leaves at 5:35 AM.
The train from Edinburgh to Rugby takes 4h 34m and runs 5 per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh to Rugby.
The last train from Edinburgh to Rugby leaves at 6:52 PM.
Yes, there is a night train from Edinburgh to Rugby.
The train station in Edinburgh that goes to Rugby is Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), which connects to Rugby station (RUG).
Yes, there is a direct train from Edinburgh to Rugby. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
The train journey from Edinburgh to Rugby offers a mix of scenery, including picturesque views of the Scottish countryside, rolling hills, and glimpses of the historic towns along the route, enhancing the travel experience.
A day trip from Edinburgh to Rugby is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 34m. Trains run 5 times per day and the distance is 259 miles (418 km).
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Rugby
Edinburgh
Rugby
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Rugby.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Haymarket
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Address
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, City of Edinburgh, EH14 1BXDistance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Slateford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
The major train station for arrivals in Rugby is Rugby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rugby for your journey to Rugby from Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Public transit options for Rugby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
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