The average train between Newark on Trent and Rugby takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark on Trent 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 Newark on Trent and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Rugby at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Newark on Trent station and arriving at Rugby station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Newark on Trent to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark Castle station.
Newark on Trent to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Newark on Trent to Rugby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Rugby is 83 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Newark Castle to Rugby via Nottingham and Tamworth in around 2h 45m.