The average train between Cardiff and Rugeley takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Rugeley. 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 Rugeley at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Rugeley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Cardiff to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugeley Town station.
Book your Cardiff to Rugeley train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Rugeley is 165.6 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rugeley Town via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 11m.