The average train between Rugby and Essex takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Essex. 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 Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Essex. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Essex station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Rugby to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Rugby to Essex train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Essex is 139.6 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to White Notley via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 54m.