The average train between Rugby and Sheffield takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Rugby to Sheffield. 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 Rugby and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Rugby is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Sheffield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Rugby to Sheffield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Sheffield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Rugby to Sheffield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Rugby and Sheffield is 113.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Sheffield via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 8m.