The average train between Peterborough and Rugby takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Rugby station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Peterborough to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Peterborough to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Peterborough and Rugby is 72.4 km. The road distance is 137 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Peterborough to Nuneaton hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 14m.