There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 15m£58–92Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Doncaster to Rugbycar 91.3 mi
1h 32m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 152
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X1
5h 44m£24–56Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
3h 8m£37–88
Doncaster to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Rugby is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and arriving at Bennett Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Rugby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Doncaster and Rugby is 124 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Doncaster to Rugby, including transfers.
Doncaster to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Doncaster to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Doncaster to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Bennett Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 5h 44m.
Train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Stockport to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Stockport to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Doncaster to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Doncaster to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Rugby is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Doncaster to Rugby.
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