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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby to London
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rugby to London will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 5 trains that leave Rugby for London on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.
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Compare train and bus for Rugby to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 124 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rugby to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby to London trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W05654 | On time 8:16 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 1h33 | 9:49 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05504 | On time 8:27 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0h57 | 9:24 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W02904 | On time 8:34 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0h53 | 9:27 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05660 | On time 8:46 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 1h31 | 10:17 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02744 | On time 8:56 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 0h58 | 9:54 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05664 | On time 9:16 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 1h33 | 10:49 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby to London
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Trains from Rugby to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 56m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 00:49 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper from Rugby to London trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Rugby and London from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Rugby to London
Travelling from Rugby to London is simple, with a wide range of direct train services every day of the year. On any given day, travellers can expect a choice of over 50 services, starting from very early in the morning, running through to the late evening. Passengers can expect a fast journey too, with durations of just over 1 hour.
Which train companies travel from Rugby to London?
Trains from Rugby to London are operated by Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railways. Both companies offer direct connections from Rugby Station to London Euston.
How long is the train from Rugby to London?
The fastest trains to London from Rugby will take 51 minutes, although journey time can be as much as 1 hour 46 minutes, so it makes sense to double check before booking. As a rule, Virgin services tend to be slightly faster than those provided by West Midlands Railways.
How many trains are there from Rugby to London?
The Rugby to London route is extremely well served by Virgin and West Midlands. Every day, expect over 50 direct departures, with 3 or 4 per hour during the day. Options range from early morning pre-breakfast departures, to services departing shortly before midnight.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Rugby to London?
Departure station: Trains to London from Rugby will depart from Rugby railway station. The station can be found around 10-15 minutes walk northeast of the town centre. There's a large multi-story car park right next door, which makes driving a good option. Local buses like the 4, D1 and D2 stop outside the entrance. Inside, passengers can grab a sandwich and a coffee or relax in waiting rooms, and there's an on-site ATM.
Arrival station: All trains from Rugby will arrive at London Euston station. Euston is situated in north London, not far from the West End. The best route into the city centre is via the London Underground. Both the Northern and Victoria lines stop at Euston, and will transport visitors to most parts of the capital. Alternatively, buses stop outside the main building, and those connecting with Eurostar trains can walk up Euston Road to reach St Pancras. Expect the walk to take 10 minutes.
FAQs: Trains from Rugby to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Rugby, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rugby to London
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Steep ramp from entrance to platforms, staff are available to help.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
Wifi
LockersShoppingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket Office- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
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