The average bus between Bristol and Rugby takes 5h 4m and the fastest bus takes 4h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Rugby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bristol and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Rugby at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Rugby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Bristol to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bennett Street station.
Book your Bristol to Rugby bus tickets online with National Express, National Express Coventry and Stagecoach Midlands.
The distance between Bristol and Rugby is 136.8 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bennett Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 4h 9m.