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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-16.60. The journey takes 44m versus 43m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Rugby
How to get from Leicester to Rugby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Rugby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W331109:40 AM1h11Leicester station (LEI)10:51 AMRugby station (RUG)€241One-way1 transfer
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W331109:40 AM1h11Leicester station (LEI)10:51 AMRugby station (RUG)€241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W331109:40 AM1h11Leicester station (LEI)10:51 AMRugby station (RUG)€241One-way1 transfer
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W3308810:40 AM1h23Leicester station (LEI)12:03 PMRugby station (RUG)€241One-way1 transfer
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C180241:00 PM1h26Leicester station (LEI)2:26 PMRugby station (RUG)€241One-way1 transfer
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C180191:55 PM1h31Leicester station (LEI)3:26 PMRugby station (RUG)€241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Rugby:
A bus is €0.07 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Rugby costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 14m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Rugby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Rugby station (RUG).
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Rugby by train.
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