The average train between Salisbury and Rugby takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury to Rugby. 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 Salisbury and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Rugby at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salisbury to Rugby? 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 Salisbury to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Rugby station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Salisbury to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Coventry station.
Book your Salisbury to Rugby train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Salisbury and Rugby is 149.3 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Rugby via Basingstoke and Coventry in around 3h 29m.