Train Chester to Rugby from £39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Rugby takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

1h 52m
Duration: 96 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 39m

£25–79

Chester to Rugby train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

9:32 AM → 11:26 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 1:26 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:26 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:25 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
4:58 AM → 6:31 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:25 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
4:58 AM → 6:31 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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