There are 3 ways to get from Rugby to Harlech by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
6h 34m£56–104Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
10h 27m£32–53Drive 151.4 mi
- Drive from Rugby to Harlechcar 151.4 mi
2h 50m£38–55
Rugby to Harlech by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Harlech is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Harlech is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Rugby and Harlech is 169 miles. The road distance is 152.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Rugby to Harlech, including transfers.
Rugby to Harlech train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Harlech train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Harlech is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Rugby to Harlech.
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What companies run services between Rugby, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Rugby to Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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