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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 on 13 Oct
£7
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£24
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
1 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
1 h 44 m
Trains on 13 Oct
11
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Rugby will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 11 trains from Manchester to Rugby, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.
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C17791Trains from Manchester to Rugby run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Rugby trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L89682+ C18015 | 14:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 16:26 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
G01027+ C18015 | 14:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 16:26 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
L89685+ C17791 | 15:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 17:26 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
G01032+ C17791 | 15:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 17:26 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
L89627+ C18025 | 16:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 18:26 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
W34267 | 16:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h19 | 17:33 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01035+ C18025 | 16:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 18:26 Rugby station (RUG) | 1 change | |
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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
The most popular day trips by train from Rugby are London, Birmingham, Coventry, Leamington Spa and Warwick. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rugby on Omio.

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 49m.

Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 31m.

Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 10m.

Leamington Spa is a Regency town in Warwickshire known for elegant architecture and its 19th-century spa heritage. Around the Royal Pump Rooms and Jephson Gardens, it feels polished yet relaxed, with independent shops, cafés and a lively local scene.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:34.

Warwick is a historic market town in Warwickshire, best known for Warwick Castle and its medieval character. Its compact centre, timber-framed buildings and riverside setting give it a calm, distinctly English feel.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 23:34.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Rugby trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Rugby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
Manchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple food outlets and cafes available.
Free public Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester.
Available at Manchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester: Step-free access throughout the station.
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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