The average train between Leicester and Rugeley takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Rugeley. 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 Rugeley. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Rugeley at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Rugeley station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Leicester to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugeley Trent Valley station.
Book your Leicester to Rugeley train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Leicester and Rugeley is 55.9 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Rugeley Trent Valley via Nuneaton in around 1h 33m.