There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 23m£32–57Bus, line 85 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventrybus Uk980
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Lawrence Sheriff Streetbus 85A / ...
5h 57m£17–24Bus, line 86 bus
- Take the bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Museum to Bennett Streetbus 86
4h 6m£18–29Drive 114 mi
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Rugbycar 114 mi
1h 57m£29–42
Greater Manchester to Rugby by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby is to bus and line 85 bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Bennett Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Rugby via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Rugby is 103 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Rugby, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Bennett Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from Transport Museum to Bennett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Lawrence Sheriff Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Greater Manchester to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Greater Manchester to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rugby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Rugby is 115 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Greater Manchester to Rugby.
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