The average train between Rugby and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Rugby to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Rugby to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rugby and Newcastle upon Tyne is 290.3 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Newcastle via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 13m.