There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 33m£71–104Drive 117.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Rugbycar 117.5 mi
2h 12m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clifton Roadbus 460
5h 30m£34–86
Southampton to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Rugby is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Clifton Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Rugby via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Southampton and Rugby is 138 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Southampton to Rugby, including transfers.
Southampton to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Rugby, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Coventry hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Clifton Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clifton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Rugby is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Southampton to Rugby.
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