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Compare train and bus for Rugby to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Rugby to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rugby to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Leicester:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Leicester costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 59m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rugby and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with Megabus, National Express Accessible Transport, Arriva Midlands to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
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