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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 96 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Rugby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Rugby:
A coach is £56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Rugby costing on average £64.
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Rugby from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Rugby is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Rugby are Birmingham, London, Coventry, Leicester and Leamington Spa. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Rugby on Omio.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.
Leicester is known for its diverse communities, rich history and strong connection to Richard III. Roman roots, a lively market and a varied food scene give the city a practical, friendly feel.
Leamington Spa is a Regency town in Warwickshire known for elegant architecture and its 19th-century spa heritage. Around the Royal Pump Rooms and Jephson Gardens, it feels polished yet relaxed, with independent shops, cafés and a lively local scene.
Travel to Rugby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Rugby.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Rugby:
A coach is £56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Rugby costing on average £64.
Other travel options to Rugby take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Rugby as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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