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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 train, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Rugby to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Rugby to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (39m by train vs 45m by car). Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €8 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rugby to Leicester
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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C1787311:42 AM 1h08 Rugby station (RUG) 12:50 PM Leicester station (LEI) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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11:42 AM 1h08 Rugby station (RUG) 12:50 PM Leicester station (LEI) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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11:42 AM 1h08 Rugby station (RUG) 12:50 PM Leicester station (LEI) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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9:42 AM 1h09 Rugby station (RUG) 10:51 AM Leicester station (LEI) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer - G66638+C17897
1:42 PM 1h09 Rugby station (RUG) 2:51 PM Leicester station (LEI) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer - G66627+C17878
10:42 AM 1h09 Rugby station (RUG) 11:51 AM Leicester station (LEI) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains 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 CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
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