The average bus between Glasgow Central Station and Rugby takes 13h 24m and the fastest bus takes 9h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow Central Station 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 3 times a day between Glasgow Central Station and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow Central Station is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rugby at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 13h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Glasgow Central Station 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 Glasgow Central Station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central Station station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
Glasgow Central Station to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Central Station to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Glasgow Central Station and Rugby is 434 km. The road distance is 559 km.
National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 7h 25m.