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Rugby to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Cardiff takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 24m
£54–93

Rugby to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country6h 33m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country6h 23m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country6h 23m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country6h 23m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rugby to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Rugby to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Rugby to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 24m.

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