The average train between Basingstoke and Rugeley takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Rugeley. 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 Rugeley. 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 Rugeley at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Rugeley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Basingstoke to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugeley Town station.
Book your Basingstoke to Rugeley train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Basingstoke and Rugeley is 176.3 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Rugeley Town via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 14m.