The average train between Portsmouth and Rugby takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Rugby at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Rugby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Rugby station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Portsmouth to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Portsmouth to Rugby train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Rugby is 175.2 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rugby via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 47m.