The average train between Rugby and Old Trafford takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 2h 2m.
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 £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 18m.