The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Rugby
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Rugby will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 4 trains that leave Northampton for Rugby on Tue, Dec 23, 4 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 29 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 23 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Northampton to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€12 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Northampton to Rugby train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Rugby trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:06 PM Northampton | 0h26 | 5:32 PM Rugby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
![]() | 4:42 AM Northampton | 0h22 | 5:04 AM Rugby | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:06 AM Northampton | 0h22 | 5:28 AM Rugby | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Northampton | 0h22 | 9:32 AM Rugby | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Northampton | 0h23 | 12:33 PM Rugby | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Rugby
Trains from Northampton to Rugby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (29 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 18 miles (29 km) |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Rugby trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Rugby from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Northampton to Rugby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Northampton to Rugby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
- 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
- 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
- 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 available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- 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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