The average train between Rugby and Old Trafford takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Rugby to Old Trafford. 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 4 times a day between Rugby and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 43m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rugby to Old Trafford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Old Trafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Rugby to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Rugby and Old Trafford is 139.6 km. The road distance is 167 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m.