The average train between Southampton and Rugeley takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Rugeley. 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 Rugeley. 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 Rugeley at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rugeley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Southampton to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugeley Town station.
Book your Southampton to Rugeley train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Southampton and Rugeley is 209.5 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rugeley Town via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 48m.