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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 38m. 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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$11 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Rugby to Birmingham
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.
Y808562:04 PM0h40Rugby station (RUG)2:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
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Y808562:04 PM0h40Rugby station (RUG)2:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W342142:15 PM0h33Rugby station (RUG)2:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$121One-way0 transfers
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Y808673:04 PM0h40Rugby station (RUG)3:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
Y808622:34 PM0h40Rugby station (RUG)3:14 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
W342323:15 PM0h33Rugby station (RUG)3:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$121One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
- 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.
- Travel with Stagecoach Midlands to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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