The average bus between Newmarket and Rugby takes 7h 11m and the fastest bus takes 4h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newmarket 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 twice daily between Newmarket and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newmarket is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Rugby at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Newmarket to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Newmarket station and arriving at Rugby station via Pool Meadow Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Newmarket to Rugby bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Parkside station.
Newmarket to Rugby bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Book your Newmarket to Rugby bus tickets online with Stephensons of Essex, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newmarket and Rugby is 114.3 km. The road distance is 199 km.
National Express operates a bus from Parkside to Pool Meadow Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.