There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Rugby (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 51m£69–108Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 50m£22–46Drive 123.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Rugby (Station)car 123.1 mi
2h 28m£30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
4h 56m£34–81
Cardiff to Rugby (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rugby (Station) is to bus and train which costs £22 - £50 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rugby (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rugby (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Rail Station Bridge via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rugby (Station). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rugby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Cardiff and Rugby (Station) is 138 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Rugby (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Cardiff to Rugby (Station), including transfers.
Cardiff to Rugby (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Rugby (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Rugby (Station) is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rugby (Station), England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Rugby (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Rugby (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rugby (Station) is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Rugby (Station).
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