The average train between York and Rugby takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Rugby. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
York to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your York to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between York and Rugby is 176.8 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from York to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 43m.