The average bus between Bristol and Rugby takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 34m. 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 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 10m • 2 changesWant 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 Bus Station and arriving at Church Street station via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Bristol to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Rugby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Church Street station.
The distance between Bristol and Rugby is 136.8 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Church Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 4h 55m.