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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Rugby
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Rugby will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for Rugby on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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.
7:17 AM2h37Preston9:54 AMRugby$281One-way0 transfers
5:00 AM2h26Preston7:26 AMRugby$991One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM2h26Preston7:26 AMRugby$991One-way0 transfers
- 7:17 AM2h37Preston9:54 AMRugby$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Preston to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Preston to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Rugby:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Rugby costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $69 (€57) compared to roughly $50 (€41) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Preston to Rugby train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Rugby trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM Preston | 2h26 | 7:26 AM Rugby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:17 AM Preston | 2h37 | 9:54 AM Rugby | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Rugby
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Trains from Preston to Rugby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Rugby trainsCaledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Rugby from $27 (€22). 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 Preston to Rugby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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 Preston to Rugby
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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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