Luton to Rugby by train

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Overview: trains from Luton to Rugby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Luton to Rugby, 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 03:38 View journey
Last train 23:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 48m View journey
Distance (km) 81
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey £54.82 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr
Train operators 9

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Train cost between Luton to Rugby

Getting from Luton to Rugby by rail typically costs £54.82, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Luton and Rugby

If you are taking the train from Luton to Rugby, you will have 38 trains each day (with a departure every 19 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 03:38. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:37. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:04, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:37.

Luton to Rugby distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 81 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 48 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Luton and Rugby?

You can secure tickets for travel between Luton and Rugby up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Further insights on trains from Luton to Rugby

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Rugby city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Luton to Rugby

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

The trip from Luton to Rugby covers a distance of 81 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.