The average train between Whitby and Rugby takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 5 times a day between Whitby and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Rugby at 1:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Rugby station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Whitby to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Whitby to Rugby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Whitby and Rugby is 239.2 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Rugby via Middlesbrough and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 7m.