The average train between Newport and Rugby takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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 Newport and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Newport to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Newport to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Newport and Rugby is 147.3 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 36m.