How to travel from Manchester to Rugby

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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 45m. 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 $13.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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$35

Average price

$17

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$59

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 15m

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1h 45m

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30m

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3h 9m

Average total duration

2h 39m

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2h 19m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Rugby is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Rugby costing on average $35 (€28).

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

Other travel options to Rugby take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Rugby including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Rugby among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Rugby

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM3h35
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM3h35
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33109
    11:15 AM1h20
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    12:35 PMRugby station (RUG)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsC17882+Northern RailC32682
    8:09 AM3h05
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:14 AMRugby station (RUG)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW33105
    10:20 AM1h25
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:45 AMRugby station (RUG)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33195+Transport for WalesG38895
    9:30 AM1h48
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:18 AMRugby station (RUG)
    $731One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 AM3h40
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    11:50 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM2h55
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    7:45 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM2h45
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    12:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Rugby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Rugby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Rugby is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Rugby costing on average $35 (€28).

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

Other travel options to Rugby take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 39m.

The distance from Manchester to Rugby is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Rugby is:
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Rugby:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Rugby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Rugby by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Rugby by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Rugby with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester 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.

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