Rugby to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from Rugby to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rugby to Reading, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:03 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 104
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey CA$99.45 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 53m
Train operators 11

Taking the train from Rugby to Reading

Ready to book a trip from Rugby to Reading by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost from Rugby to Reading

Ready to book tickets from Rugby to Reading? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Rugby and Reading typically run CA$99.45.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Train timetable for travel between Rugby and Reading

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Rugby to Reading by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:03

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:58

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:24

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:35

  • Average number of daily trains: 51 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 18 minutes

Travel time and distance between Rugby and Reading

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 32 minutes, covering a total of 104 kilometres.

Booking Rugby to Reading trains in advance

Booking your Rugby to Reading tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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Maximising your travels to Reading

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Reading.

FAQs about the train journey from Rugby to Reading

Want to know more about your journey from Rugby to Reading? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Rugby to Reading is 104 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.