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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Rugby:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Rugby costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
The journey is about 8m faster (39m by train vs 47m by car) and roughly €12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€8 vs €20). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Rugby
How to get from Birmingham to Rugby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Rugby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W333128:26 AM0h34Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:00 AMRugby station (RUG)€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W333128:26 AM0h34Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:00 AMRugby station (RUG)€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W333128:26 AM0h34Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:00 AMRugby station (RUG)€101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W332069:30 AM0h38Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:08 AMRugby station (RUG)€101One-way0 transfers
- W330358:56 AM0h42Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:38 AMRugby station (RUG)€101One-way0 transfers
- L050538:33 AM0h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:18 AMRugby station (RUG)€161One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Rugby
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Rugby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Rugby station (RUG).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Rugby by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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