The average train between Smethwick and Rugby takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is an hourly train service from Smethwick 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 hourly between Smethwick and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Smethwick is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

45 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change
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9h 50m • 1 change

1h • 1 change

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1h 4m • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Smethwick to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Smethwick station and arriving at Rugby station via Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Smethwick to Rugby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Smethwick to Rugby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Smethwick to Rugby train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Smethwick and Rugby is 49.6 km. The road distance is 54 km.
West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 38 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly.