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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby station (RUG) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby station (RUG) to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 4 trains that leave Rugby station (RUG) for London Stansted Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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 station (RUG) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rugby station (RUG) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 117 km
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£54 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rugby station (RUG) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby station (RUG) to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:56 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h31 | 11:27 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:40 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h17 | 11:57 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:56 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h31 | 12:27 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:56 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h35 | 13:31 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby station (RUG) to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Rugby station (RUG) to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 16:34. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 16:34 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Rugby station (RUG) to London Stansted Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Rugby station (RUG) and London Stansted Airport from £18. 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 London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby station (RUG) to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rugby station (RUG) and London Stansted Airport
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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.
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