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Rugby Football Museum
Museum on the birthplace of rugby football, with displays on the game’s origins, school history, and memorable sporting artefacts.
The table below shows live departures for Barry to Rugby trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:13 Barry | 3h31 | 13:44 Rugby | 4 changes | |
![]() | 10:13 Barry | 3h31 | 13:44 Rugby | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:43 Barry | 3h31 | 14:14 Rugby | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:13 Barry | 3h31 | 14:44 Rugby | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:43 Barry | 3h31 | 15:14 Rugby | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:13 Barry | 3h31 | 15:44 Rugby | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:43 Barry | 3h31 | 16:14 Rugby | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:13 Barry | 3h31 | 16:44 Rugby | 4 changes | |
![]() | 13:13 Barry | 3h31 | 16:44 Rugby | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:43 Barry | 3h31 | 17:14 Rugby | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:24 Barry | 3h20 | 17:44 Rugby | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:43 Barry | 3h31 | 18:14 Rugby | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:24 Barry | 3h20 | 18:44 Rugby | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Barry to Rugby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £184 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £184 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 5:54 |
Last train 23:13 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Discover the best of Rugby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rugby trip today.
Museum on the birthplace of rugby football, with displays on the game’s origins, school history, and memorable sporting artefacts.
Local history museum with Roman finds, social history displays, and changing exhibitions that introduce Rugby and the wider borough.
Art gallery programme within Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, showing contemporary exhibitions alongside community-focused visual arts events.
Large urban park with formal gardens, play areas, sports facilities, and broad lawns, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Scenic canal-side walking area by Newbold, popular for waterside strolls, narrowboats, and easy access to the Oxford Canal route.
Pleasant riverside and meadow paths east of town, good for walking, wildlife spotting, and seeing a calmer side of Rugby.
A Warwickshire and West Midlands speciality of pork sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding batter, often served with onion gravy.
A traditional English stew of beef, root vegetables and ale or stock, common in pubs across Warwickshire in colder months.
A classic Midlands sweet-and-savoury pie with minced meat, apples and warming spices, linked to nearby Warwickshire traditions.
Well-known Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant serving grilled meats, mezze and generous sharing plates in a lively space.
Smart Indian restaurant known locally for refined curries, tandoori dishes and attentive table service.
Popular Rugby pub and restaurant serving British classics, steaks and Sunday roasts in a relaxed traditional setting.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than London, while rail fares can be relatively high and local bus costs are manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as leaving small change.
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Rugby railway station -> Rugby Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barry to Rugby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rugby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barry to Rugby trains use the Barry to Rugby station pair. Use this guide to compare Barry and Rugby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Barry is 1 km from Barry city centre. Public transport options include:
Barry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Barry.
Ticket office support is available at Barry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barry: Parking.
Available at Barry: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barry: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. Platform 1 (to Cardiff) is accessible from the station car park. Platforms 2 and 3 (to Barry Island and Bridgend) are only accessible via a footbridge with steps, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: For the nearest public phone, turn right out of station on to Broad Street. Phone is apx 200yds away opposite Barclays Bank, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Rugby is 1 km from Rugby city centre. Public transport options include:
Rugby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Rugby.
Ticket office support is available at Rugby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rugby: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rugby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rugby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Steep ramp from entrance to platforms, staff are available to help, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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