The average train between Rugby and Leicester takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Leicester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Rugby to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Rugby to Leicester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rugby and Leicester is 31.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 58 min.