The average train between Basingstoke and Rugby takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Rugby at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Rugby station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Basingstoke to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.
Book your Basingstoke to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Basingstoke and Rugby is 123.9 km. The road distance is 171 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Basingstoke to Coventry hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 1h 39m.