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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Rugby
 | Distance | 102 miles (164 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 3 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £74 (€84) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Cross Country |
Trains from Cardiff to Rugby cover the 102 miles (164 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 3 min with our travel partners like Cross Country. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £74, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £74. Travellers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Rugby.
Train providers: CrossCountry trains Cardiff to Rugby
For as little as £74 you can travel by train from Cardiff to Rugby with CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Cardiff to Rugby you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Book your CrossCountry Cardiff to Rugby train with Omio and enjoy a smooth and relaxing journey! Check CrossCountry up-to-date train timetables for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Cardiff to Rugby routes as well as the amenities offered in the class fare you choose and buy the most affordable CrossCountry train tickets online that fit your budget. The distance from Cardiff to Rugby is 102 miles (164 km), and the best price for a one-way Cardiff - Rugby CrossCountry train ticket starts at £74 if you book in advance. If you would rather search for your CrossCountry ticket in the Omio app, you can quickly see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when travelling by train. Waiting in a queue at the train station to purchase your train ticket will become yesterday's news. So, book your train tickets online quickly and easily and enjoy your trip with CrossCountry!
- Average Price: £74
When you buy your CrossCountry train tickets from Cardiff to Rugby don't forget to keep the following COVID-19 related policies in mind:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
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When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Cardiff Central and arriving in Rugby.
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Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Rugby, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
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