How to travel from Leicester to Rugby

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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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€24

Average price

Cheapest

€7

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1h 14m

Average total duration

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44m

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30m

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43m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Rugby is a train with an average price of €24.
The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Rugby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Rugby including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leicester to Rugby among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

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from Leicester to Rugby

How to get from Leicester to Rugby by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leicester to Rugby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • CrossCountryXC056300+Avanti West CoastW33110
    9:40 AM1h11
    Leicester station (LEI)
    10:51 AMRugby station (RUG)
    241One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryXC056300+Avanti West CoastW33110
    9:40 AM1h11
    Leicester station (LEI)
    10:51 AMRugby station (RUG)
    241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryXC056300+Avanti West CoastW33110
    9:40 AM1h11
    Leicester station (LEI)
    10:51 AMRugby station (RUG)
    241One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryXC056200+Avanti West CoastW33088
    10:40 AM1h23
    Leicester station (LEI)
    12:03 PMRugby station (RUG)
    241One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryXC058700+West Midlands TrainsC18024
    1:00 PM1h26
    Leicester station (LEI)
    2:26 PMRugby station (RUG)
    241One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryXC058600+West Midlands TrainsC18019
    1:55 PM1h31
    Leicester station (LEI)
    3:26 PMRugby station (RUG)
    241One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Rugby

Travel to Rugby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Rugby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Rugby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Rugby is a bus with an average price of €24.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Rugby is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Rugby take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 14m.

The distance from Leicester to Rugby is approximately 19 miles (31 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Rugby is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Rugby:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Rugby station (RUG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Rugby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Rugby by train.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Rugby often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Coventry, Birmingham New Street (BHM). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rugby and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rugby to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Rugby can be explored comfortably in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Rugby School, the World Rugby Hall of Fame, and the local town center.

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