The average train between Blackpool and Rugby takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Rugby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Blackpool to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Blackpool to Rugby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Rugby is 200.1 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Rugby via Preston and Crewe in around 3h.