The average train between Rugby and Gloucester takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Gloucester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Rugby to Gloucester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Gloucester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Rugby to Gloucester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Rugby and Gloucester is 87.3 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Gloucester via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 16m.