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Compare train and bus for Rugby to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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How to get from Rugby to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rugby to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L023449:15 AM0h33Rugby station (RUG)9:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$131One-way0 transfers
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W083916:34 AM0h40Rugby station (RUG)7:14 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L023449:15 AM0h33Rugby station (RUG)9:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$131One-way0 transfers
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W056629:04 AM0h41Rugby station (RUG)9:45 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$201One-way0 transfers
W056568:34 AM0h40Rugby station (RUG)9:14 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$201One-way0 transfers
L023698:14 AM0h34Rugby station (RUG)8:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$161One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Rugby to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham 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 Rugby to Birmingham.

- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rugby and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rugby station (RUG) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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