The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby to Stansted
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rugby to Stansted will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rugby for Stansted 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 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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 Stansted
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 116 km
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£96 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby to Stansted
Trains from Rugby to Stansted run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Rugby to Stansted trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Rugby and Stansted from £31. 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 Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rugby and Stansted
- 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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