There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Rugbytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 45m£59–146Drive 129.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Rugbycar 129.6 mi
2h 28m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clifton Roadbus 460
5h 25m£34–80Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h£72–128
Portsmouth to Rugby by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Rugby is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Rugby. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Clifton Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Rugby via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Rugby is 158 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Rugby without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 45m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Portsmouth to Rugby, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Rugby is to train via London which takes 2h 45m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rugby via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Clifton Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–70
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Basingstoke to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clifton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Rugby is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Portsmouth to Rugby.
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