What is the cheapest way to get from Newmarket to Rugby?

The cheapest way to get from Newmarket to Rugby is to bus and train via Bedford which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newmarket to Rugby?

The fastest way to get from Newmarket to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Newmarket and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Newmarket to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Horse Racing Museum and arriving at Bennett Street via Parkside and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Newmarket and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Newmarket to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Newmarket and arriving at Rugby via Cambridge and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Newmarket to Rugby?

The distance between Newmarket and Rugby is 154 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newmarket to Rugby without a car?

The best way to get from Newmarket to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £60 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Newmarket to Rugby?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Newmarket to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newmarket to Rugby bus from?

Newmarket to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Newmarket to Rugby train from?

Newmarket to Rugby train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Newmarket to Rugby?

The best way to get from Newmarket to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £55 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Newmarket to Rugby bus arrive?

Newmarket to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where does the Newmarket to Rugby train arrive?

Newmarket to Rugby train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Newmarket to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Newmarket to Rugby is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Newmarket to Rugby.

How do I get a train ticket from Newmarket to Rugby?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newmarket to Rugby?

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There are 5 ways to get from Newmarket to Rugby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Rugbytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 48m
£60–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
5h 24m
£17–52
Bus, train via Bedford
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus X5
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Rugbytrain
4h 11m
£18–39
Drive 81.1 mi
1. Drive from Newmarket to Rugbycar 81.1 mi
1h 21m
£20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Guineas Bus Station to Tescobus 112
2. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 15m
£62–96

Newmarket to Rugby by train and foot

122Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.8 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Newmarket, Suffolk, England and Rugby, England?

You can take a train from Newmarket to Rugby via Cambridge, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Parkside to Pool Meadow Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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