The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby station (RUG) to Atherstone station (ATH)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby station (RUG) to Atherstone station (ATH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rugby station (RUG) to Atherstone station (ATH) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rugby station (RUG) for Atherstone station (ATH) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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
Rugby station (RUG) to Atherstone station (ATH) train times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby station (RUG) to Atherstone station (ATH) trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0h20 | 09:02 Atherstone station (ATH) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0h20 | 10:02 Atherstone station (ATH) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0h20 | 11:02 Atherstone station (ATH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby station (RUG) to Atherstone station (ATH)
Trains from Rugby station (RUG) to Atherstone station (ATH) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 10:42, the last at 14:42. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 18m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 10:42 |
Last train 14:42 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Rugby station (RUG) to Atherstone station (ATH) trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Rugby station (RUG) and Atherstone station (ATH) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rugby station (RUG) to Atherstone station (ATH) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby station (RUG) to Atherstone station (ATH) 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 Atherstone station (ATH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Rugby station (RUG) and Atherstone station (ATH)
- 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.
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Adjacent to the station car park.

