The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rugby takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 14m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rugby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rugby is 290.3 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 45m.