The average train between Burnley and Rugby takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley 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.
Trains run twice daily between Burnley and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Rugby at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Burnley 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 train from Burnley to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Rugby station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Burnley to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Burnley to Rugby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Burnley and Rugby is 170.9 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Rugby via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 12m.