The average train between Ely and Rugby takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 Ely and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Rugby station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Ely to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Ely to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ely and Rugby is 103.6 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Nuneaton hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 53m.