The average train between Cardiff and Rugby takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Cardiff to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Cardiff to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cardiff and Rugby is 164.5 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 51m.