The average train between Edinburgh and Rugby takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Rugby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Edinburgh to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Edinburgh to Rugby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Rugby is 417.6 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rugby via Crewe in around 4h 50m.