Cardiff to Rugby by train
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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Rugby
Find the key information for travelling by train from Cardiff 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.
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Thinking about travelling from Cardiff to Rugby by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Cost of train travel from Cardiff to Rugby
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Cardiff to Rugby:
Cheapest ticket: US$54.50
Pricing when booking a month in advance:
Pricing when booking a week in advance:
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
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Train times for travel between Cardiff and Rugby
If you are taking the train from Cardiff to Rugby, you will have 58 trains each day (with a departure every 10 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:26. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:50. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:42, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:20.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Rugby?
This journey covers a total of 166 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 41 minutes.
How far in advance Cardiff and Rugby tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Cardiff and Rugby are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Making the most of your Cardiff to Rugby travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Rugby.
FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Rugby
Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff to Rugby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Cardiff and Rugby spans 166 kilometres.
The cheapest fare for this route is US$54.50. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .
Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 months in advance.
The quickest journey is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
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