There are 3 ways to get from Rugby to Old Trafford 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
1h 52m£35–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 14m£21–33Drive 111 mi
- Drive from Rugby to Old Traffordcar 111 mi
1h 58m£28–40
Rugby to Old Trafford by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Old Trafford is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Old Trafford is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Warwick Road via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Exchange Quay via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Rugby and Old Trafford is 104 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Old Trafford without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Rugby to Old Trafford, including transfers.
Rugby to Old Trafford bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Cross Cheaping station.
Rugby to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Old Trafford is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Old Trafford, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to Old Trafford via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Warwick Road in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rugby to Old Trafford bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Rugby to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Old Trafford is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Rugby to Old Trafford.
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