Rugby to Arbroath Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Arbroath takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Rugby to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration: 388 mi
Distance: £160
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain

£128–238

Rugby to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rugby and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:42 PM → 10:07 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
5:42 PM → 7:09 AM
Arrives next day
13h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:10 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
12:09 PM → 6:33 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 8:08 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 10:08 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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