Manchester to Rugeley by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Rugeley

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Rugeley, 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 05:05 View journey
Last train 23:38 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 83
Trains / day 50 View all
Cheapest journey €14.72 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 24m
Train operators 9

Taking the train from Manchester to Rugeley

Ready to book a trip from Manchester to Rugeley 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 Manchester to Rugeley

Ready to book tickets from Manchester to Rugeley? 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 Manchester and Rugeley typically run €14.74.

  • 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 and a half months in advance.

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Manchester to Rugeley train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:05.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:38.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:11.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 20:30.

  • 50 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 8 minutes.

Manchester to Rugeley distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 83 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 10 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Manchester and Rugeley?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Manchester to Rugeley

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Rugeley city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Rugeley

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

The trip from Manchester to Rugeley covers a distance of 83 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.