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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG)
Showing times and prices for 20 Dec
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
125 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Fast trains
To travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) you need to make at least one change.
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
W0567708:212h11
London Waterloo (WAT)10:32Rugby station (RUG)
£321One-way
1 change
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W0568508:482h14
London Waterloo (WAT)11:02Rugby station (RUG)
£381One-way
1 change
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W05685 · W0552108:481h54
London Waterloo (WAT)10:42Rugby station (RUG)
£381One-way
2 changes
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W0551608:111h31
London Waterloo (WAT)09:42Rugby station (RUG)
£381One-way
1 change
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
W0261608:181h27
London Waterloo (WAT)09:45Rugby station (RUG)
£491One-way
1 change
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W0261608:181h27
London Waterloo (WAT)09:45Rugby station (RUG)
£491One-way
1 change
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W0551608:111h31
London Waterloo (WAT)09:42Rugby station (RUG)
£381One-way
1 change
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W0205108:411h33
London Waterloo (WAT)10:14Rugby station (RUG)
£491One-way
1 change
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W05685 · W0552108:481h54
London Waterloo (WAT)10:42Rugby station (RUG)
£381One-way
2 changes
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W0567708:212h11
London Waterloo (WAT)10:32Rugby station (RUG)
£321One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 125 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:43
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W05516 | On time 08:11 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h31 | 09:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W02616 | On time 08:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h27 | 09:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W05677 | On time 08:21 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h11 | 10:32 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W02051 | On time 08:41 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h33 | 10:14 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W05685 | On time 08:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h14 | 11:02 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W05685 · W05521 | On time 08:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h54 | 10:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:39, the last at 16:51. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 1h 31m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 04:39 |
Last train 16:51 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Rugby station (RUG) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 31m
Cheapest Price
£12
West Midlands Trains frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) 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.
Yes, a day trip from London Waterloo to Rugby is feasible as the journey takes 1h 31m, covering a distance of 125 km. Trains run 7 times per day.
Booking trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Waterloo to Rugby offers diverse scenery, including urban landscapes as you depart London, transitioning into picturesque countryside views with rolling hills and farmlands, providing a pleasant and varied visual experience.
The train distance from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) is 125 km.
The cost of a train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £23.
The cheapest way to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) is by coach, costing approximately £6.
The train journey from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) covers a distance of 125 km and takes approximately 1h 31m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) leaves at 4:39.
The last train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) departs at 16:51.
To get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG).
Yes, you can take the train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG).
There is no night train service from London Waterloo (WAT) to Rugby station (RUG).
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Rugby station (RUG)
London
Rugby
The major train station for departures in London is London Waterloo. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Waterloo for your trip from London to Rugby.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Waterloo
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
The major train station for arrivals in Rugby is Rugby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rugby for your journey to Rugby from London.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Public transport options for Rugby
- 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.
Most popular train connections from London Waterloo (WAT)
Most popular trains to and from Rugby station (RUG) and London Waterloo (WAT)
Most popular train connections to Rugby station (RUG)
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