The average train between Peterborough and Rugeley takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough to Rugeley. 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 Rugeley. 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 Rugeley at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Rugeley station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Peterborough to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugeley Trent Valley station.
Book your Peterborough to Rugeley train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Peterborough and Rugeley is 115.8 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Rugeley Trent Valley via Nuneaton in around 2h 22m.