Train Rugby to Cardiff from £83 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 23m

£66–106

Rugby to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2:34 PM → 5:26 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 6:27 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
4:34 PM → 7:26 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
5:16 PM → 8:06 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 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 Thursday, April 30, 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 Friday, May 1, 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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Frequently asked questions

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