- Must visit
The Rugby Football Museum
Celebrates the origins of rugby football at the school where the sport developed. Essential for sports history fans.
Cheapest price on Oct 13
$10
Average ticket price on Oct 13
$10
Fastest journey on Oct 13
12 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
19 m
Trains on Oct 13
6
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuneaton to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuneaton to Rugby will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 6 trains from Nuneaton to Rugby, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest trains will take 38 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.
C17991
W11277 · Y80823
W11273 · Y80812
C17880
C17898
W34202
C17991
C17880
C17898
W11277 · Y80823Trains from Nuneaton to Rugby run on average 20 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
The table below shows live departures for Nuneaton to Rugby trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C17991 | 6:13 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h13 | 6:26 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34202 | 6:20 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h12 | 6:32 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17898 | 6:51 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h15 | 7:06 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W11273 · Y80812 | 7:37 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h38 | 8:15 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 1 transfer | |
C17880 | 8:11 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h15 | 8:26 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W11277 · Y80823 | 8:37 AM Nuneaton station (NUN) | 0h38 | 9:15 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Discover the best of Rugby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rugby trip today.
Celebrates the origins of rugby football at the school where the sport developed. Essential for sports history fans.
The town's main museum tells Rugby's story from Roman finds to social history, with strong local collections and family displays.
Contemporary gallery within the town museum complex, showing changing exhibitions and giving a cultural focus to central Rugby.
Large formal park with play areas, gardens, and sports facilities. A favourite green space for relaxing near the centre.
Pleasant canal-side walking area with wildlife, boats, and heritage features. Popular for gentle strolls close to town.
Open green riverside and meadow landscape on Rugby's edge, valued for walking, birdlife, and quiet local scenery.
A flaky pastry pie traditionally filled with pork and seasoned jelly. A classic Midlands pub and picnic staple linked to nearby Warwickshire butchers.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy, often with root vegetables. This hearty dish suits the region’s farming heritage and is common in local pubs.
Thick slices of roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. A beloved Sunday tradition across Rugby and Warwickshire.
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing local reputation for curries, tandoori dishes, and warm service in central Rugby.
Well-known casual venue serving pizzas, pasta, and Italian comfort food. Family-friendly atmosphere with broad appeal in Rugby town centre.
Established pub restaurant in Rugby known for steaks, grills, and classic British dishes in a relaxed, traditional setting.
Moderate for England. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis and small cafe bills if service was good.
Official public transport app
Rugby Railway Station -> Rugby Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuneaton 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.

Most Nuneaton to Rugby trains use the Nuneaton to Rugby station pair. Use this guide to compare Nuneaton and Rugby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nuneaton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nuneaton.
Ticket office support is available at Nuneaton. Information desks are 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.
Available at Nuneaton: Parking, WC.
Available at Nuneaton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nuneaton: 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:30 - 23:30 Sunday 08:00 - 23:59, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Rugby is 1 km from Rugby city centre. Public transport options include:
Rugby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Rugby.
Ticket office support is available at Rugby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rugby: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rugby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rugby: 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.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need