The average train between Rugby and Bristol Temple Meads takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Rugby to Bristol Temple Meads. 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 Rugby and Bristol Temple Meads. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Bristol Temple Meads at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Bristol Temple Meads. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Rugby to Bristol Temple Meads train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Bristol Temple Meads train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Rugby to Bristol Temple Meads train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Rugby and Bristol Temple Meads is 136.6 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 33m.