Rugby to Cardiff Trains

Rugby to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Cardiff takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 4m
Duration: 138 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 24m

£54–94

Rugby to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:34 PM → 4:25 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 5:26 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 6:29 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
4:34 PM → 7:26 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:01 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 23m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:11 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:22 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 5:22 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 7:24 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:51 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 33m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rugby to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Rugby to Cardiff train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:34 PM → 4:25 PM

2:34 PM → 5:26 PM

3:34 PM → 6:29 PM

4:34 PM → 7:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:01 AM → 7:25 AM

6:34 AM → 9:25 AM

7:34 AM → 10:25 AM

8:34 AM → 11:25 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:11 AM → 7:25 AM

6:35 AM → 9:26 AM

7:34 AM → 10:25 AM

8:34 AM → 11:25 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:22 AM → 1:05 PM

12:54 PM → 3:23 PM

2:32 PM → 5:22 PM

4:32 PM → 7:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:51 AM → 7:25 AM

6:34 AM → 9:25 AM

7:34 AM → 10:25 AM

8:34 AM → 11:25 AM

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What companies run services between Rugby, England and Cardiff, Wales?

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Rugby to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

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Rugby to Cardiff train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:34 PM → 4:25 PM

2:34 PM → 5:26 PM

3:34 PM → 6:29 PM

4:34 PM → 7:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:01 AM → 7:25 AM

6:34 AM → 9:25 AM

7:34 AM → 10:25 AM

8:34 AM → 11:25 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:11 AM → 7:25 AM

6:35 AM → 9:26 AM

7:34 AM → 10:25 AM

8:34 AM → 11:25 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:22 AM → 1:05 PM

12:54 PM → 3:23 PM

2:32 PM → 5:22 PM

4:32 PM → 7:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:51 AM → 7:25 AM

6:34 AM → 9:25 AM

7:34 AM → 10:25 AM

8:34 AM → 11:25 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street

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