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The average train between Cardiff and Rugby takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

3h 15m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 51m
£57–94

Cardiff to Rugby train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 59m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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  • Distance: 137.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rugby, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 51m.

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