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How to get fromRugby to Birmingham NECby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham Internationaltrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    36 min
    £6–18
  2. Line 85 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Sheriff Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 85A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham International Stationbus bus X1
    2h 6m
  3. Drive  22.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rugby to Birmingham NECcar car 22.4 mi
    36 min
    £6–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rugby to Birmingham NECtaxi taxi 22.4 mi
    36 min
    £100–120

Rugby to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar388Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rugby, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Rugby to Birmingham International every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–18 and the journey takes 29 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Sheriff Street to Birmingham NEC via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Birmingham International Station in around 2h 6m.

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