The average train between Reading and Rugby takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Rugby at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Rugby station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Reading to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.
Book your Reading to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Reading and Rugby is 103.7 km. The road distance is 146 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Coventry every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 12m.