The average train between Thetford and Rugby takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford 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 Thetford and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Rugby at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Rugby station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Thetford to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Thetford to Rugby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Rugby is 136.8 km. The road distance is 223 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Nuneaton hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 53m.