The average bus between Smethwick and Rugby takes 2h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Smethwick to Rugby. 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 Smethwick and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Smethwick is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Rugby at 8:56 PM. All services require a transfer at New Street Station and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Smethwick to Rugby? 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 Smethwick to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Smethwick station and arriving at Rugby station via Pool Meadow Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Smethwick to Rugby bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Allison Street station.
Smethwick to Rugby bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Bennett Street station.
The distance between Smethwick and Rugby is 49.6 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Smethwick Council House to Bennett Street via New Street Station, Allison Street, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 3h 11m.