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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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$33 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Rugby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Rugby:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Rugby costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 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 Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Rugby by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Rugby by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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