The average train between Rugby and Darlington takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Darlington. 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 Darlington. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Darlington at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Darlington station via Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Rugby to Darlington train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
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The distance between Rugby and Darlington is 240.2 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Darlington via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 39m.