The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL)
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£42
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
1 h 40 m
Trains on 08 Sept
1
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 1 trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.
8:011h40Manchester Airport (MIA)9:41Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL)£421One-way0 changes
8:011h40Manchester Airport (MIA)9:41Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL)£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 70 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 11m by car). Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h40 | 9:41 Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL)
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 10:39. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 6:01 |
Last train 10:39 |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) trainsNorthern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) 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 Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL)
Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Rugeley Trent Valley station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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.
Getting to Rugeley Trent Valley from Rugeley city centre
Rugeley Trent Valley is 1 km from Rugeley city centre. Public transport options include:
Rugeley Trent Valley train station facilities and services
Rugeley Trent Valley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rugeley Trent Valley.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rugeley Trent Valley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Rugeley Trent Valley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rugeley Trent Valley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
