The average train between Rugby and Newport takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Newport. 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 Newport. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Newport at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Newport. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Newport station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Rugby to Newport train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Newport train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Book your Rugby to Newport train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rugby and Newport is 147.3 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Newport (S Wales) via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 8m.