The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Rugby station (RUG)
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Rugby station (RUG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Rugby station (RUG) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 4 trains that leave Watford Junction (WFJ) for Rugby station (RUG) 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 99 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.








Live departures
Watford Junction (WFJ) to Rugby station (RUG) train times
The table below shows live departures for Watford Junction (WFJ) to Rugby station (RUG) trains for today, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h24 | 12:02 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h24 | 16:02 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:34 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h08 | 16:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h04 | 21:42 Rugby station (RUG) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Rugby station (RUG)
Trains from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Rugby station (RUG) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:07, the last at 18:43. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 07:07 |
Last train 18:43 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Rugby station (RUG) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Watford Junction (WFJ) and Rugby station (RUG) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Watford Junction (WFJ) to Rugby station (RUG) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Rugby station (RUG) 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 Rugby station (RUG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Watford Junction (WFJ) and Rugby station (RUG)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
- 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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