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Rugby Football Museum
Museum on the birthplace of rugby football, with displays on the game’s origins, school history, and memorable sporting artefacts.
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 to Rugby will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 34 trains that leave London for Rugby every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 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.
W70478 · C18031 · C17789
C17953
C17892
C17750
C17926
W34042
W34059
W33961
C01312
W34091Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 124 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for London to Rugby trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C17792 | On time 11:46 London Euston (EUS) | 0h56 | 12:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34101 | On time 11:53 London Euston (EUS) | 0h52 | 12:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80849 | On time 11:56 London Euston (EUS) | 1h37 | 13:33 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80856 | On time 12:23 London Euston (EUS) | 1h39 | 14:02 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17897 | On time 12:46 London Euston (EUS) | 0h56 | 13:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34061 | On time 12:53 London Euston (EUS) | 0h52 | 13:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17941 | On time 13:46 London Euston (EUS) | 0h56 | 14:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34053 | On time 13:53 London Euston (EUS) | 0h52 | 14:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80873 | On time 13:56 London Euston (EUS) | 1h37 | 15:33 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34232 | On time 14:16 London Euston (EUS) | 0h58 | 15:14 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80879 | On time 14:19 London Euston (EUS) | 1h43 | 16:02 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18017 | On time 14:46 London Euston (EUS) | 0h56 | 15:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 25 August | |||||
W70478 · C18031 · C17789 | On time 1:39 London Euston (EUS) | 4h44 | 6:23 Rugby station (RUG) | 2 changes | |
W34206 | 5:31 London Euston (EUS) | 1h06 | 6:37 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
P69505 | 5:35 London Euston (EUS) | 1h57 | 7:32 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33883 | 6:16 London Euston (EUS) | 0h58 | 7:14 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80791 | 6:21 London Euston (EUS) | 1h40 | 8:01 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17953 | 6:43 London Euston (EUS) | 0h56 | 7:39 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01369 | 7:16 London Euston (EUS) | 0h57 | 8:13 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80800 | 7:23 London Euston (EUS) | 1h39 | 9:02 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17750 | 7:46 London Euston (EUS) | 0h56 | 8:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01312 | 7:53 London Euston (EUS) | 0h52 | 8:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80805 | 7:56 London Euston (EUS) | 1h36 | 9:32 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80809 | 8:23 London Euston (EUS) | 1h39 | 10:02 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17848 | 8:46 London Euston (EUS) | 0h56 | 9:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33961 | 8:53 London Euston (EUS) | 0h52 | 9:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17883 | 8:56 London Euston (EUS) | 1h36 | 10:32 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34077 | 9:16 London Euston (EUS) | 0h58 | 10:14 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17800 | 9:23 London Euston (EUS) | 1h39 | 11:02 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17878 | 9:46 London Euston (EUS) | 0h56 | 10:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34059 | 9:53 London Euston (EUS) | 0h52 | 10:45 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80826 | 9:56 London Euston (EUS) | 1h36 | 11:32 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33964 | 10:16 London Euston (EUS) | 0h58 | 11:14 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80832 | 10:23 London Euston (EUS) | 1h40 | 12:03 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from London to Rugby run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 56m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Rugby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rugby trip today.
Museum on the birthplace of rugby football, with displays on the game’s origins, school history, and memorable sporting artefacts.
Local history museum with Roman finds, social history displays, and changing exhibitions that introduce Rugby and the wider borough.
Art gallery programme within Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, showing contemporary exhibitions alongside community-focused visual arts events.
Large urban park with formal gardens, play areas, sports facilities, and broad lawns, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Scenic canal-side walking area by Newbold, popular for waterside strolls, narrowboats, and easy access to the Oxford Canal route.
Pleasant riverside and meadow paths east of town, good for walking, wildlife spotting, and seeing a calmer side of Rugby.
A Warwickshire and West Midlands speciality of pork sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding batter, often served with onion gravy.
A traditional English stew of beef, root vegetables and ale or stock, common in pubs across Warwickshire in colder months.
A classic Midlands sweet-and-savoury pie with minced meat, apples and warming spices, linked to nearby Warwickshire traditions.
Well-known Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant serving grilled meats, mezze and generous sharing plates in a lively space.
Smart Indian restaurant known locally for refined curries, tandoori dishes and attentive table service.
Popular Rugby pub and restaurant serving British classics, steaks and Sunday roasts in a relaxed traditional setting.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than London, while rail fares can be relatively high and local bus costs are manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as leaving small change.
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Rugby railway station -> Rugby Town Centre
With up to five trains an hour it's certainly quick and easy to catch trains from London to Rugby, particularly as most journeys take less than one hour 30 minutes, with some direct services taking around 48 minutes. Departures take place from London Euston in central London and arrive in Rugby Station.
Trains from London to Rugby begin from around 6:00 a.m. and run until after 10:00 p.m. at night. With up to five departures an hour, you'll only need to wait a few minutes for the next service to come along.
Most trains on this route are direct and take less than one hour 30 minutes. In fact, the fastest service, provided by Virgin Trains, takes just 48 minutes. Where services do require a change, this is usually at Milton Keynes Central.
Departure train station: located next to the museum quarter in Bloomsbury, London Euston links with the London Underground, local buses and the taxi rank. You'll find digital information boards and ticketing inside, shops, food outlets and coffee kiosks, trolleys and accessible toilets with showers. There is also WiFi and payphones.
Arrival train station: Rugby Station is just a 15-minute walk into Rugby town centre. It has a car park, accessible platforms and toilets, buses and taxis just outside and a waiting room. Travellers will also find shops, coffee kiosks and food outlets in the station concourse, and there are baby changing facilities, trolleys, lifts and payphones as well.
Trains between London and Rugby are operated by West Midlands Railway and Virgin Trains. Most of the services are run by West Midlands Trains, but Virgin tends to operate at least one service every hour during the day.
West Midlands Trains runs several services an hour from 6:00 a.m. onwards on this busy route, and its journeys are all direct - taking less than one hour 30 minutes in most cases. This operator also tends to offer the cheapest tickets.
Virgin Trains usually operates two trains an hour during main travel times, and it also runs the fastest service on this route at just 48 minutes. Again, most of the services are direct.
West Midlands trains offer first and second-class carriages and generous luggage allowances of up to three pieces which must be stored in luggage racks (with the exception of a small piece of hand luggage which can remain with the passenger). Bikes must be pre-booked, along with larger items which may attract an extra charge. Well-behaved pets are welcome, provided they are kept in the aisles and don't leave their owner's side. Travellers with limited mobility can use ramps, wheelchair spaces and gain extra help from staff.
Virgin Trains offer the same benefits as described above, but it suggests only two pieces of streamlined luggage. Passengers can upgrade to first-class seating if they wish on the day. There is also a carriage devoted to an onboard shop with refreshments and media.
The trick to finding cheap trains between London and Rugby is to broaden your search and keep it flexible. Omio will always flag up the cheapest tickets, and it helps to book in advance, be flexible with travel dates and times and to choose journeys with a changeover or longer travel time.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

Most London to Rugby trains use the London Euston to Rugby station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Rugby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Rugby is 1 km from Rugby city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Rugby.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rugby: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rugby: Bike Parking.
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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