The average train between Leicester and Rugby takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Rugby station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Leicester to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Leicester to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leicester and Rugby is 31.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Rugby via Nuneaton in around 1h 15m.