How to travel from London to Rugby

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Compare train and bus for London to Rugby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €33.

Distance: 77 miles (124 km)

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€33

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€41

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3h 11m

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2h 23m

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Compare ways to travel from London to Rugby

Compare the available ways to get from London to Rugby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Rugby is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Rugby:

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rugby costing on average €33.

The fastest way to travel from London to Rugby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Rugby take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Rugby including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Rugby among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 8m faster (1h 15m by train vs 2h 23m by car) and roughly €8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€33 vs €41). 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.

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from London to Rugby

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

Our recommendation

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

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  • Avanti West CoastW34042
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  • National ExpressNX460
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  • National ExpressNX032 · NX460
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Rugby.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Rugby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Rugby is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Rugby:

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rugby costing on average €33.

The fastest way to travel from London to Rugby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Rugby take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 11m.

The distance from London to Rugby is approximately 77 miles (124 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Rugby is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Rugby:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Rugby station (RUG).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Rugby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Rugby by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Rugby by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Rugby with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Rugby often also extend their vacation to go to London Euston (EUS), Birmingham New Street (BHM), Coventry station (COV), Milton Keynes Central (MKC), Northampton. 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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