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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.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
34 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
34 m
Trains on 18 Sept
22
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Rugby will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 22 trains from Birmingham to Rugby, including 22 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C17906
Y80927
C17747
Y80847
Y80841
W34284
W33942
W34041
W34233
W33910Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 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 £7, while a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 45 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Rugby:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Birmingham to Rugby costing on average £9.
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 27m.
The journey is about 8m faster (39m by train vs 47m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£7 vs £18). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Rugby trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33972 | On time 14:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h34 | 14:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80895 | On time 14:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 15:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80900 | On time 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 15:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34236 | On time 15:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h34 | 15:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80903 | On time 15:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 16:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80908 | On time 16:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 16:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
Y80817 | 8:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 8:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34284 | 8:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h34 | 8:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80823 | 8:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 9:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80829 | 9:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 9:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33942 | 9:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h34 | 9:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80835 | 9:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 10:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80841 | 10:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 10:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34041 | 10:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h34 | 10:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80847 | 10:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 11:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80853 | 11:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 11:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34233 | 11:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h34 | 11:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80859 | 11:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 12:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80865 | 12:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 12:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33910 | 12:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h34 | 12:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17802 | 12:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 13:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80878 | 13:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h39 | 13:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Birmingham to Rugby run on average 11 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 34m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:52 |
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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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Rugby trains use the Birmingham New Street to Rugby station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Rugby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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.
Adderley Park is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Adderley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Adderley Park.
Ticket office support is available at Adderley Park. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Adderley Park: Parking.
Available at Adderley Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Adderley Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, 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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