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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby station (RUG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£10
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£35
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
1 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
1 h 18 m
Trains on 08 Oct
51
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby station (RUG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 51 trains from Rugby station (RUG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
C17878 · W70521+
L8920810:423h08Rugby station (RUG)13:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£101One-way2 changes- C17873 · W70531+L8921011:423h08Rugby station (RUG)14:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£101One-way2 changes
- C17848 · W70507+L892059:423h08Rugby station (RUG)12:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£101One-way2 changes
- C17897 · W70547+L8918113:423h08Rugby station (RUG)16:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£101One-way2 changes
- Y80862 · C17997+L8906814:343h06Rugby station (RUG)17:40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£101One-way2 changes
W339619:471h18Rugby station (RUG)11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£541One-way0 changes- W3406113:471h18Rugby station (RUG)15:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£541One-way0 changes
- W3421011:471h18Rugby station (RUG)13:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£541One-way0 changes
- W3405910:471h18Rugby station (RUG)12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£541One-way0 changes
- W3410112:471h18Rugby station (RUG)14:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£541One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby station (RUG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Rugby station (RUG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 4:43 |
Last train 22:24 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Live departures
Rugby station (RUG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby station (RUG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17885+L89100 | On time 21:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h23 | 0:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W34076 | On time 21:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h20 | 23:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34091+L89100 | On time 22:04 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h01 | 0:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C17892+G90053 | On time 22:43 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h44 | 1:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W34098 | On time 23:12 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h27 | 0:39 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18022+ G66607 | 5:43 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h16 | 7:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C17789 · W70475+L89192 | 6:24 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h26 | 9:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17789+G00779 | 6:24 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h05 | 8:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| L05065+G00781 | 6:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h25 | 8:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W34206+L89072 | 6:39 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h03 | 8:42 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W34206+ C04347 | 6:39 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h02 | 8:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| P69505 · C17903+L89084 | 7:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 10:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17953 · W70488+L89194 | 7:39 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h11 | 10:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34175 | 7:44 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h21 | 9:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80794 · C17887+L89089 | 8:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 11:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17750 · W70499+L89199 | 8:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h08 | 11:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C01312 | 8:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80805 · C17797+L89093 | 9:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 12:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17848 · W70507+L89205 | 9:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h08 | 12:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17848+G00855 | 9:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h47 | 12:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W33961 | 9:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17883 · C17795+L89098 | 10:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 13:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17878 · W70521+L89208 | 10:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h08 | 13:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34059 | 10:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80826 · C17773+L89104 | 11:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 14:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17873 · W70531+L89210 | 11:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h08 | 14:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34210 | 11:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17931 · C18000+L89107 | 12:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 15:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17792 · W70541+L89178 | 12:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h08 | 15:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34101 | 12:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 14:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80849 · C17758+L89062 | 13:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 16:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17897 · W70547+L89181 | 13:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h08 | 16:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34061 | 13:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80862 · C17997+L89068 | 14:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 17:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17941 · W70556+L89186 | 14:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h08 | 17:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34053 | 14:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 16:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80873 · C18003+L89076 | 15:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 18:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C18017 · W70463+L89190 | 15:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h08 | 18:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34157 | 15:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80886 · C17772+L89081 | 16:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 19:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17881 · W70476+L89193 | 16:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h08 | 19:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34231 | 16:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 18:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17917 · C18002+L89086 | 17:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 20:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C18013+G00894 | 17:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h17 | 19:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C18013 · W70490+L89196 | 17:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h08 | 20:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C01361+G00901 | 18:15 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h14 | 21:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C17846 · C17782+L89091 | 18:34 Rugby station (RUG) | 3h06 | 21:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W34024 | 19:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17936 · W70523+L89207 | 20:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h37 | 23:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C17936+G00918 | 20:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 2h48 | 23:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W34042 | 20:47 Rugby station (RUG) | 1h18 | 22:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Rugby station (RUG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby station (RUG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rugby station (RUG) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Rugby station (RUG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Rugby station (RUG) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Rugby from Rugby city centre
Rugby is 1 km from Rugby city centre. Public transport options include:
Rugby train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Rugby.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rugby: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rugby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly 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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Most popular train connections from Rugby station (RUG)
Most popular trains to and from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Rugby station (RUG)
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