What is the cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Rugby?

The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Rugby is to bus and line 85 bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Rugby?

The fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Old Trafford and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Trafford to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Warwick Road and arriving at Church Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Old Trafford and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Old Trafford to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Exchange Quay and arriving at Rugby via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Old Trafford to Rugby?

The distance between Old Trafford and Rugby is 104 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.

How do I travel from Old Trafford to Rugby without a car?

The best way to get from Old Trafford to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Old Trafford to Rugby?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Old Trafford to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Old Trafford to Rugby bus from?

Old Trafford to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Old Trafford to Rugby train from?

Old Trafford to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Old Trafford to Rugby?

The best way to get from Old Trafford to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 85 bus via Birmingham, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Old Trafford to Rugby bus arrive?

Old Trafford to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Old Trafford to Rugby train arrive?

Old Trafford to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rugby station.

Can I drive from Old Trafford to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Trafford to Rugby is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Old Trafford to Rugby.

Where can I stay near Rugby?

There are 1227+ hotels available in Rugby.

Old Trafford to Rugby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 85 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Old Trafford to Rugby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 42m
£32–58
Bus, line 85 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventrybus Uk980
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus 85 / ...
6h 8m
£17–24
Bus, line 85 bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus 85 / ...
5h 52m
£23–35
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Old Trafford to Rugbycar 111 mi
1h 58m
£28–41

Old Trafford to Rugby by foot and bus

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 103.5 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Old Trafford, 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 vehicle from Old Trafford to Church Street via Warwick Road, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 5h 52m.

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