The cheapest and fastest trains from Portslade to Rugby
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portslade to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portslade to Rugby will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 2 trains that leave Portslade for Rugby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 185 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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.




Live departures
Portslade to Rugby train times
The table below shows live departures for Portslade to Rugby trains for tomorrow, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:42 Portslade | 3h03 | 07:45 Rugby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:16 Portslade | 2h58 | 09:14 Rugby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portslade to Rugby
Trains from Portslade to Rugby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 05:46 |
Last train 21:32 |
Train companies: Southern from Portslade to Rugby trainsSouthern trains will get you between Portslade and Rugby from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portslade to Rugby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portslade 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Portslade and Rugby
- Car Park: No
- Station Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via footbridge with steps, or long step-free route via street (700m). Platform has restricted width which may hinder use of train to platform ramps. Assistance Meeting Point is at the Help Point.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are unheated shelters on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:20 Saturday 05:55 - 19:20 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Station Cafe
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances and short steep ramps (above 1:10 gradient) Access between platforms via level crossing (over 400m). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting room in the booking hall and shelters on both platforms
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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