The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Rugeley
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Rugeley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Rugeley will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 1 trains that leave Birmingham for Rugeley on Wed, Aug 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:15 AM0h49Birmingham9:04 AMRugeley€101One-way0 transfers
8:15 AM0h49Birmingham9:04 AMRugeley€101One-way0 transfers
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Rugeley
Trains from Birmingham to Rugeley run on average 7 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 47m.
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 5:21 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Birmingham to Rugeley trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Birmingham and Rugeley from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Rugeley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Rugeley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rugeley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Rugeley
Most Birmingham to Rugeley trains use the Birmingham New Street to Rugeley Town station pair, with some services arriving at Rugeley Trent Valley. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Rugeley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to University from Birmingham city centre
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University train station facilities and services
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at University.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at University. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at University: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at University: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Rugeley station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Rugeley Town from Rugeley city centre
Rugeley Town train station facilities and services
Rugeley Town has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rugeley Town.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rugeley Town: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Rugeley Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rugeley Town: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Rugeley Trent Valley from Rugeley city centre
Rugeley Trent Valley is 1 km from Rugeley city centre. Public transport options include:
Rugeley Trent Valley train station facilities and services
Rugeley Trent Valley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rugeley Trent Valley.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rugeley Trent Valley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Rugeley Trent Valley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rugeley Trent Valley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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