The average bus between Rugby and Rushden takes 4h 6m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby to Rushden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Rugby and Rushden. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Rushden at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Northampton and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rugby to Rushden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Rushden station via (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Rugby to Rushden bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Northampton Bus Interchange station.
Rugby to Rushden bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.
The distance between Rugby and Rushden is 45.9 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Stagecoach Midlands operates a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 27m.