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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rugby to Cambridge will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rugby for Cambridge every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Rugby to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 96 km
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£87 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rugby to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby to Cambridge trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 17:56 Rugby | 2h43 | 20:39 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
| 04:52 Rugby | 3h10 | 08:02 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:04 Rugby | 2h26 | 07:30 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:56 Rugby | 2h34 | 10:30 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Rugby to Cambridge run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 22:51 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry from Rugby to Cambridge trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry trains will get you between Rugby and Cambridge from £15. 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 to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rugby and Cambridge
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Information Desk
- 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.
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotel
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Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- 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
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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