The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Rugby station (RUG)
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
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 £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 1 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Rugby station (RUG) every day 1 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.


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 £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 163 km
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2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m 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 tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h42 | 14:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 8 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 19:08 |
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 £8. 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)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- 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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