The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rugeley takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 every 4 hours between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rugeley. 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 Rugeley at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Rugeley station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Rugeley train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Rugeley is 247.1 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Tamworth High Level every 3 hours. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 7m.