The average train between Inverness and Rugby takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 3 times a day between Inverness and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Rugby at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Stirling and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 51m • 2 changes


8h 44m • 2 changes


9h 37m • 2 changes


8h 51m • 2 changes


8h 44m • 2 changes


9h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Rugby station via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Inverness to Rugby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Rugby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Inverness to Rugby train tickets online with ScotRail, Lumo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Rugby is 598.5 km. The road distance is 775 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Rugby via Stirling and Nuneaton in around 9h 24m.