What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rugby?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Rugby is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 15h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Rugby?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Rugby is to fly and train which takes 2h 59m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bennett Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Dale House and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

How far is it from Belfast to Rugby?

The distance between Belfast and Rugby is 253 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Rugby without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Rugby without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 58m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Rugby?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Belfast to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Rugby bus from?

Belfast to Rugby bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Rugby bus arrive?

Belfast to Rugby bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Rugby?

There are 1220+ hotels available in Rugby.

Belfast to Rugby - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Rugby by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Rugbytrain
2h 59m
£53–160
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
15h 49m
£36–61
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain
11h 58m
£104–191
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain
12h 40m
£72–194
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Rugbytrain
3h 24m
£37–130
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Central stationbus
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Rugbytrain
4h 56m
£49–188
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Rugbytrain
4h 40m
£79–381
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Luton Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BHD - LTN
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Central stationbus
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Rugbytrain
4h 26m
£57–228
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain
4h 31m
£70–184
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Coventrybus
16h 24m
£49–68
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Rugbycar
7h 59m
£111–348

Belfast to Rugby by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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11h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.6 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Rugby, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Rugby. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Rugby. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Rugby via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Crewe in around 11h 58m.

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