Rugby to Norwich train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby to Norwich

Showing times and prices for 02 Dec

Cheapest price

£58

Average price

£95

Fastest journey

3 h 48 m

Average duration

4 h 10 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

176 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rugby to Norwich will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Rugby for Norwich 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 176 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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.

Abellio Greater Anglia
09:563h48
Rugby
13:44Norwich
£581One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
04:434h31
Rugby
09:14Norwich
£1311One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Rugby to Norwich

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £41.

Distance: 176 km

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Coach

£91

Average Price

£36

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4h 36m

Average total duration

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4h 6m

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11h 3m

Average total duration

10h 33m

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Live departures

Rugby to Norwich train times

The table below shows live departures for Rugby to Norwich trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 05:46
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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greater_anglia09:56 Rugby
3h48
13:44 Norwich0 changesdirect
Tuesday 2 December
cross_country04:43 Rugby
4h31
09:14 Norwich0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rugby to Norwich

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Trains from Rugby to Norwich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 3h 41m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £26
Distance
176 km
Average train duration
4h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£41
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
3h 41m
First train
04:45
Last train
20:08
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £26

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Rugby to Norwich trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Rugby and Norwich from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
£144
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

West Midlands Trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 11m
West Midlands Trains frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Rugby to Norwich train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Rugby to Norwich can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £41, while the average price tends to be around £91.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Norwich, allowing time to visit its historic sites, such as the Norwich Cathedral and Norwich Castle, and enjoy the vibrant local culture.
A day trip from Rugby to Norwich is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 41m. However, there are 3 trains available per day for this route.
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Norwich is by coach, costing approximately £26.
The train journey from Rugby to Norwich offers views of the English countryside, with stretches of farmland and occasional glimpses of historic towns, but it is not renowned for particularly scenic landscapes compared to other routes.
Booking trains from Rugby to Norwich in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Rugby to Norwich is 176 km.
The train journey from Rugby to Norwich covers a distance of 176 km and takes approximately 3h 41m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train station in Rugby that goes to Norwich is Rugby station (RUG), and it arrives at Norwich station (NRW).
The first train from Rugby to Norwich leaves at 4:45.
Trains from Rugby to Norwich run approximately 3 times per day.
The last train from Rugby to Norwich departs at 20:08.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Rugby to Norwich.
There is no night train service from Rugby to Norwich.
Yes, you can take the train from Rugby to Norwich.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Rugby to Norwich.
To get from Rugby to Norwich, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Rugby and Norwich

Rugby
Norwich
The major train station for departures in Rugby is Rugby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rugby for your trip from Rugby to Norwich.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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 Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Public transport options for Rugby
  • 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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