The average train between Sunderland and Rugby takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Rugby at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Sunderland to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Rugby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Rugby station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Rugby is 281.8 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Rugby via Newcastle and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m.