The average train between Nottingham and Rugeley takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Rugeley. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Rugeley at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Rugeley station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Nottingham to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.
Book your Nottingham to Rugeley train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Nottingham and Rugeley is 57.1 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Tamworth High Level hourly. Tickets cost £20–29 and the journey takes 50 min.