The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Rugby
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Rugby will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 3 trains that leave Leeds for Rugby every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.
8:152h40Leeds10:55Rugby£601One-way0 changes
11:152h11Leeds13:26Rugby£1021One-way0 changes
10:152h11Leeds12:26Rugby£1041One-way0 changes
11:152h11Leeds13:26Rugby£1021One-way0 changes
10:152h11Leeds12:26Rugby£1041One-way0 changes
8:152h40Leeds10:55Rugby£601One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 160 km
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£91 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds to Rugby train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Rugby trains for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01148+ W33972 | On time 12:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h40 | 14:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
W29884+ C18008 | On time 13:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h11 | 15:26 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
G01153 · G01118+ C01292 | On time 14:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h20 | 16:35 Rugby station (RUG) | 2 changes | |
G01153+ W34244 | On time 14:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h40 | 16:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
G01154+ C17791 | On time 15:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h11 | 17:26 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
G01161+ W34152 | On time 16:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h40 | 18:55 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 25 June | |||||
![]() | 8:15 Leeds | 2h40 | 10:55 Rugby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Leeds to Rugby trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, Cross Country or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to Rugby.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Rugby
Trains from Leeds to Rugby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:11, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 2:11 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Leeds to Rugby trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Leeds and Rugby from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leeds to Rugby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Rugby
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway
- 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes
- 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 ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
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