The average train between Newton Abbot and Rugby takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newton Abbot is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newton Abbot to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Newton Abbot station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Newton Abbot to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Newton Abbot to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Newton Abbot to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Newton Abbot and Rugby is 261.6 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Newton Abbot to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 40m.