The average train between Spalding and Rugby takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 2 hours between Spalding and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Rugby at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Rugby station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Spalding to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Spalding to Rugby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Spalding and Rugby is 88.3 km. The road distance is 164 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Peterborough to Nuneaton hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 14m.