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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Rugby:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Rugby costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
The journey is about 30m faster (1h 49m by train vs 2h 19m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($52 (€43) vs $57 (€48)). 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 Manchester to Rugby
How to get from Manchester to Rugby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Rugby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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L896822:06 PM2h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:26 PMRugby station (RUG)$91One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C18015+L896822:06 PM2h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:26 PMRugby station (RUG)$91One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W342674:14 PM1h19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:33 PMRugby station (RUG)$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C17791+L896853:06 PM2h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:26 PMRugby station (RUG)$91One-way1 transfer
- C18025+L896274:06 PM2h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:26 PMRugby station (RUG)$181One-way1 transfer
- C17876+G901024:36 PM2h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:26 PMRugby station (RUG)$181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Rugby:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Rugby costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Rugby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Rugby station (RUG).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Rugby by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rugby by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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