Trains tickets from Manchester to Rugby

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TodayJul 28
from $73
TomorrowJul 29
from $73
WedJul 30
from $73
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FriAug 1
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Rugby
    Destination location: Rugby
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Rugby
    Destination location: Rugby
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Rugby
    Destination location: Rugby
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Rugby
    Destination location: Rugby
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Rugby
    Destination location: Rugby
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Rugby.

Average Price$15 - $15Average Duration2h 25m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$72 - $167Average Duration1h 18m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $24Average Duration2h 10m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Manchester to Rugby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rugby. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2h 25mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Rugby: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$74
Average train trip duration1h 18m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:10am
Distance87 miles (139 km)
Latest train departure5:15pm

Manchester to Rugby Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/26
$70
07/27
$70
Today
$70
07/29
$70
07/30
$70
07/31
No data
08/01
$69
08/02
$69
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Rugby was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $69

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Rugby, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $69 to $157 for a train ticket from Manchester to Rugby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-08-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Manchester to Rugby is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Rugby, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Manchester and Rugby, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Manchester to Rugby.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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Train from Rugby to Manchester

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