Rugby (Station) to Cardiff Trains

Rugby (Station) to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby (Station) and Cardiff takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby (Station) to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 4m
Duration: 138 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 24m

£54–93

Rugby (Station) to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby (Station) and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby (Station) is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:34 PM → 9:26 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:34 PM → 10:29 PM
2h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:11 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:22 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 5:22 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 7:24 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:51 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 33m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

1:01 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

1:01 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

1:01 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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