4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby to Reading
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rugby to Reading will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rugby for Reading 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 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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 Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rugby to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby to Reading trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:37 Rugby | 2h07 | 06:44 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Rugby to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £47 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:24, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 02:24 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Rugby to Reading trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Rugby and Reading from £47. 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 Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rugby and Reading
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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.
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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