The average train between Rugby and Whaley Bridge takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Whaley Bridge. 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 Whaley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Whaley Bridge at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Whaley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Whaley Bridge station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Rugby to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Whaley Bridge station.
Book your Rugby to Whaley Bridge train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Rugby and Whaley Bridge is 117.1 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Whaley Bridge via Stockport in around 2h 9m.