Edinburgh to Rugby train with Avanti West Coast

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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Rugby

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Cheapest

$143

Average

$150

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.

09:52AM5h03

Edinburgh

02:55PMRugby

$1431One-way

0 transfers

07:52AM5h41

Edinburgh

01:33PMRugby

$1561One-way

0 transfers

Edinburgh to Rugby train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, January 25

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Avanti West Coast	07:52AM Edinburgh	5h41	01:33PM Rugby	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	09:52AM Edinburgh	5h03	02:55PM Rugby	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Rugby

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Fastest Journey

5 h 3 m

Average

5 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

418 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Rugby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

09:52AM5h03

Edinburgh

02:55PMRugby

$1431One-way

0 transfers

07:52AM5h41

Edinburgh

01:33PMRugby

$1561One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Rugby

Trains from Edinburgh to Rugby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€40) but you can travel from only $37 (€33) by flight.

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

Flight from $37 (€33)

Distance

259 miles (417 km)

Average train duration

5h 33m

Cheapest ticket price

$45 (€40)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 34m

First train

05:37

Last train

21:47

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $37 (€33)

Train companies: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Rugby trains

Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express trains will get you from Edinburgh to Rugby from $38 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Train information from Edinburgh to Rugby with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 5 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $38
Virgin Trains frequency: 12 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Rugby train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: $156

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.

Caledonian Sleeper from Edinburgh to Rugby train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $112
Caledonian Sleeper frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Rugby

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Rugby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Rugby.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Rugby can start from as little as $45 (€40) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Rugby is $105 (€94); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to Rugby train travel time is 4 h 34 min for the 259 mile (417 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Rugby leaves at 5: 43 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Rugby leaves at 9: 47 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Edinburgh to Rugby without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper. There are 2 direct trains from Edinburgh to Rugby each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Edinburgh to Rugby, you can count on Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Caledonian Sleeper for the best way to get you to Rugby. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Edinburgh to Rugby and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Yes, you can take a night train from Edinburgh to Rugby with Caledonian Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Rugby, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Rugby from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 34 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Edinburgh to Rugby is September.

You have options as you can travel between Edinburgh and Rugby 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

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.

Edinburgh Waverley Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

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.

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

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.

Haymarket

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY

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 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food

Parking

Car Park: No

Dining

Sandwich Deli
Snax Corner
Keb’s
Masti

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel