The average train between Gloucester and Rugby takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 hourly between Gloucester and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Gloucester to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Gloucester to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gloucester and Rugby is 87.3 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 47m.