The average train between Leicester (Station) and Rugby takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester (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.
Trains run hourly between Leicester (Station) and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester (Station) is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 8m • 1 change

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1h 10m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

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54 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester (Station) to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Leicester (Station) station and arriving at Rugby station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Leicester (Station) to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester (Station) to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Leicester (Station) to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leicester (Station) and Rugby is 30.5 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Rugby via Nuneaton in around 1h 15m.