The average train between Penrith and Rugby takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 every 4 hours between Penrith and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Rugby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Penrith to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Penrith to Rugby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Penrith and Rugby is 273.6 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Rugby via Crewe in around 3h 21m.