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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 $15 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $25 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 |
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Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Rugby
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Rugby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 9m faster (38m by train vs 47m by car) and roughly $10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 vs $25). 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.
Y809084:06 PM 0h39 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 4:45 PM Rugby station (RUG) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Y809084:06 PM 0h39 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 4:45 PM Rugby station (RUG) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W339015:21 PM 0h34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 5:55 PM Rugby station (RUG) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W342444:21 PM 0h34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 4:55 PM Rugby station (RUG) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Y809175:36 PM 0h39 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 6:15 PM Rugby station (RUG) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Y809145:06 PM 0h39 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 5:45 PM Rugby station (RUG) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 10 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 to go to Rugby by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast.
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