The average train between Old Trafford and Rugby takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Old Trafford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Exchange Quay and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Old Trafford to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Old Trafford station and arriving at Rugby station via Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Old Trafford to Rugby train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Old Trafford to Rugby train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Rugby station.
The distance between Old Trafford and Rugby is 139.6 km. The road distance is 167 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m.