The average train between Southampton and Rugby takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Rugby at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rugby station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Southampton to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.
Book your Southampton to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Southampton and Rugby is 163.4 km. The road distance is 221 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Coventry hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m.