The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Rugby
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Rugby will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport 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 154 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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 London Gatwick Airport to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, and a coach costs an average of £42.
Distance: 154 km
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£47 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Rugby train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Rugby trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:25 London Gatwick Airport | 2h49 | 10:14 Rugby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:02 London Gatwick Airport | 2h12 | 10:14 Rugby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:02 London Gatwick Airport | 2h12 | 13:14 Rugby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Rugby
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Rugby run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 14:02. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 14:02 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Southern, Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to Rugby trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Southern, Thameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Rugby from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Rugby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport and Rugby
- 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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