The average train between York and Rugeley takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 every 4 hours between York and Rugeley. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Rugeley at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Rugeley station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
York to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.
Book your York to Rugeley train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between York and Rugeley is 144.8 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Tamworth High Level every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 6m.