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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Rugby is to bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Rugby is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stand H via Sainsbury's and George Street Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Rugby via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Derby to Rugby?

The distance between Derby and Rugby is 52 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Derby to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Rugby bus from?

Derby to Rugby bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Rugby train from?

Derby to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Rugby?

The best way to get from Derby to Rugby is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Derby to Rugby bus arrive?

Derby to Rugby bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Asda station.

Where does the Derby to Rugby train arrive?

Derby to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.

Can I drive from Derby to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Rugby is 48 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Derby to Rugby.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Rugby?

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Where can I stay near Rugby?

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Derby to Rugby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Rugby by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
1h 28m
£17–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Asdabus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to George Street Car Parkbus X84
4h 26m
£7–8
Drive 47.4 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Rugbycar 47.4 mi
53 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Derby to Rugbytaxi 47.4 mi
53 min
£100–130

Derby to Rugby by train

139Weekly Trains

1h 28mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51.3 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Rugby, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Rugby via Tamworth in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stand H via Asda, Sainsbury's, and George Street Car Park in around 4h 26m.

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