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How to get fromManchester to Rugeleyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Rugeley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    1h 45m
    £20–42
  2. Drive  60.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Rugeleycar car 60.4 mi
    1h 34m
    £15–22
  3. Bus, line 828 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    2. Take the bus from bus station to Chell Roadbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Chell Road to Bus Stationbus bus 828 / ...
    4h 21m
  4. Train, line 828 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mill Bank to Bus Stationbus bus 828 / ...
    1h 58m

Manchester to Rugeley by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rugeley, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 54 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Stoke-on-Trent, bus station, and Chell Road in around 4h 21m.

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