The average bus between Rugby and Smethwick takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rugby to Smethwick. 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 hourly between Rugby and Smethwick. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Smethwick at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rugby to Smethwick? 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 Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Smethwick station via Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Rugby to Smethwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Northcote Road station.
Rugby to Smethwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Piddock Road station.
The distance between Rugby and Smethwick is 49.6 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a bus from Northcote Road to Piddock Road via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, Bullring, and Markets in around 2h 54m.