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Compare train for Manchester to Rugeley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Rugeley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 83 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Manchester to Rugeley
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Rugeley as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Rugeley Trent Valley (RGL).
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Rugeley by train.
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