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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Birmingham is to line 86 bus and bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Birmingham is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rugby and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Rugby to Birmingham?

The distance between Rugby and Birmingham is 30 miles. The road distance is 35 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £10 - £26.

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

The train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Birmingham bus from?

Rugby to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from North Street station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Birmingham train from?

Rugby to Birmingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Rugby to Birmingham is to train which takes 40 min and costs £10 - £26. Alternatively, you can line 86 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Rugby to Birmingham bus arrive?

Rugby to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Transport Museum station.

Where does the Rugby to Birmingham train arrive?

Rugby to Birmingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Birmingham is 35 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Rugby to Birmingham.

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

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Rugby to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 86 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
40 min
£10–26
Line 86 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Street to Transport Museumbus 86
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707 / ...
1h 55m
£6–12
Drive 34.8 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Birminghamcar 34.8 mi
37 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rugby to Birminghamtaxi 34.8 mi
37 min
£75–95

Rugby to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 30.1 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Birmingham, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 40 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Birmingham Coach Station via Transport Museum and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 1h 55m.

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