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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 best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Rugby will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 31 trains from Coventry to Rugby, including 31 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 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.
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Trains from Coventry to Rugby run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 10m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Coventry to Rugby.
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Rugby trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y80784 | 6:04 Coventry station (COV) | 0h11 | 6:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17977 | 6:44 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 6:54 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34262 | 6:50 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 7:00 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17944 | 7:05 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 7:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80803 | 7:35 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 7:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34205 | 7:45 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 7:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80812 | 8:05 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 8:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80817 | 8:35 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 8:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34284 | 8:45 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 8:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80823 | 9:05 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 9:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80829 | 9:35 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 9:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33942 | 9:45 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 9:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80835 | 10:05 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 10:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80841 | 10:35 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 10:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34041 | 10:45 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 10:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80847 | 11:05 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 11:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80853 | 11:35 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 11:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34233 | 11:45 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 11:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80859 | 12:05 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 12:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80865 | 12:35 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 12:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33910 | 12:45 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 12:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17802 | 13:05 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 13:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80878 | 13:35 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 13:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33922 | 13:45 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 13:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80883 | 14:05 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 14:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17801 | 14:35 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 14:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33972 | 14:45 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 14:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80895 | 15:05 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 15:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80900 | 15:35 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 15:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34236 | 15:45 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 15:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80903 | 16:05 Coventry station (COV) | 0h10 | 16:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
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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
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Rugby.
The journey from Coventry to Rugby is a quick and easy one, with a number of trains departing throughout the morning, afternoon and evening. The journey is direct, and passengers can reach their destination as soon as 10 minutes after departure. Services start just before 6.00 a.m and run about every 10 - 20 minutes until a little after 23.30 p.m, giving passengers maximum flexibility when it comes to planning their journey.

Which train companies go from Coventry to Rugby? Trains from Coventry to Rugby are operated by Virgin Trains and London Midland.
How long is the train from Coventry to Rugby? The journey from Coventry to Rugby takes approximately 10 minutes.
When are the first and last trains of the day from Coventry to Rugby? The first direct service from Coventry to Rugby departs at 5.51 a.m, whilst the last train of the day leaves at 23.31 p.m.
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When is the best time to book a train ticket from Coventry to Rugby? As the journey is a particularly short one, there are no savings to be made by booking far in advance.
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Where do trains from Coventry to Rugby depart from? Trains from Coventry to Rugby depart from Coventry Railway Station, which is located about 250 metres off the city’s inner ring road. The station has a number of cafes and shops, bicycle storage and a 24-hour multi-storey car park. Taxis are readily available from the station, and it’s around a 15-minute walk into the city centre.
Where do trains from Coventry to Rugby arrive at? Trains from Coventry to Rugby arrive at Rugby Railway Station, which is situated to the north-east of the town centre. The centre can be reached on foot in approximately 15 minutes, and the station has a taxi rank as well as regular buses. The station has a 24-hour car park and facilities for bicycle storage.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry 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 Coventry to Rugby trains use the Coventry to Rugby station pair. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Rugby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Coventry has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
Ticket office support is available at Coventry. 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 Coventry: Parking, WC.
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry: 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Tile Hill is 5 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Tile Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Tile Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Tile Hill: Parking.
Available at Tile Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tile Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the paved area outside the Ticket Office, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Canley is 2 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Canley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Canley.
Ticket office support is available at Canley. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Canley: Parking.
Available at Canley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Canley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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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