The average train between Sheffield and Rugby takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 every 3 hours between Sheffield and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:24 AM. 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 Sheffield to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Rugby station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Sheffield to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Sheffield to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Sheffield and Rugby is 113.3 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Rugby via Tamworth in around 1h 59m.