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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Rugby

Showing times and prices for Jan 18

Cheapest

$41

Average

$55

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:25AM2h01

Manchester

10:26AMRugby

$411One-way

0 transfers

04:11AM2h15

Manchester

06:26AMRugby

$551One-way

0 transfers

07:25AM2h01

Manchester

09:26AMRugby

$561One-way

0 transfers

07:35AM1h51

Manchester

09:26AMRugby

$631One-way

0 transfers

04:05AM1h27

Manchester

05:32AMRugby

$631One-way

0 transfers

Manchester to Rugby train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, January 18

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway	04:11AM Manchester	2h15	06:26AM Rugby	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	07:35AM Manchester	1h51	09:26AM Rugby	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	04:05AM Manchester	1h27	05:32AM Rugby	0 transfersDirect
Cross CountryCross Country	08:25AM Manchester	2h01	10:26AM Rugby	0 transfersDirect
West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway	08:36AM Manchester	3h09	11:45AM Rugby	0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Manchester to Rugby

Showing times and prices for Jan 18

Fastest Journey

1 h 27 m

Average

2 h 5 m

Trains per day

Distance

140 km

Of the 7 trains that leave Manchester for Rugby every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

04:05AM1h27

Manchester

05:32AMRugby

$631One-way

0 transfers

07:35AM1h51

Manchester

09:26AMRugby

$631One-way

0 transfers

08:35AM1h51

Manchester

10:26AMRugby

$641One-way

0 transfers

08:25AM2h01

Manchester

10:26AMRugby

$411One-way

0 transfers

07:25AM2h01

Manchester

09:26AMRugby

$561One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Rugby

Trains from Manchester to Rugby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) by bus.

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 $10 (€9)

Distance

86 miles (139 km)

Average train duration

2h 34m

Cheapest ticket price

$13 (€11)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 18m

First train

04:07

Last train

23:28

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€9)

Train companies: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains from Manchester to Rugby trains

Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains trains will get you from Manchester to Rugby from $41 (€38). 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.

Virgin Trains from Manchester to Rugby train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: $41
Virgin Trains frequency: 21 a day

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

West Midlands Trains from Manchester to Rugby train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $55

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Rugby

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester 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 Manchester to Rugby.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Rugby can start from as little as $13 (€11) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Rugby is $40 (€37); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Manchester to Rugby is 1 h 18 min to travel the 86 mile (139 km) long journey, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Rugby leaves at 4: 07 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Rugby leaves at 11: 28 PM.

Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Manchester to Rugby with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the route from Manchester to Rugby you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Manchester to Rugby on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 28 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 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 day trip to Rugby from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 18 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Rugby by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Rugby including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Manchester to Rugby

Manchester

Rugby

The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Rugby.

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