The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG)
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Rugby station (RUG) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 163 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.
12:332h42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:15Rugby station (RUG)£191One-way0 changes
8:332h42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:15Rugby station (RUG)£201One-way0 changes
12:332h42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:15Rugby station (RUG)£191One-way0 changes
8:332h42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:15Rugby station (RUG)£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG) 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 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 163 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£24 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG) trains for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C16966 · L22942 | On time 17:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h42 | 20:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
C16971 · L22899 | On time 18:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h42 | 21:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
W33197+ G15811+ W43624 | Delayed 18:42 18:52Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h02 | 21:54 Rugby station (RUG) | 2 changes | |
C16975 · L05087 | On time 19:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h46 | 22:19 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
| Monday 3 August | |||||
![]() | 8:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h42 | 11:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h42 | 15:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 6:08 |
Last train 19:08 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Rugby station (RUG) 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: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG) 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 station (RUG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Rugby station (RUG)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Rugby station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Rugby station (RUG) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime 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 and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Rugby from Rugby city centre
Rugby is 1 km from Rugby city centre. Public transport options include:
Rugby train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Rugby.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rugby: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rugby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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