The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Rugby
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Rugby will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 1 trains that leave Norwich for Rugby on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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.
8:30 AM3h44Norwich12:14 PMRugby$721One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM3h44Norwich12:14 PMRugby$721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Norwich to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Rugby:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Rugby costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€64) compared to roughly $49 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-31.38 (€-25.09). The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Norwich to Rugby train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Rugby trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 AM Norwich | 3h44 | 12:14 PM Rugby | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Norwich to Rugby by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Rugby
Trains from Norwich to Rugby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $38 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 9:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Norwich to Rugby trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Rugby from $38 (€30). 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 Norwich to Rugby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Rugby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
- 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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