The average train between St Helens and Rugby takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Rugby at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Rugby. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Rugby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
St Helens to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your St Helens to Rugby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Rugby is 155.2 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Rugby via Wigan North Western and Crewe in around 2h 48m.