The average train between St Helens and Rugby takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. 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 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. 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 Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
St Helens to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Junction 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 and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between St Helens and Rugby is 155.2 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Junction to Rugby via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 52m.