There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Tamworth High Leveltrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
2h 38m£60–94Bus, line 86 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus
- Take the bus from M&S to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X6
- Take the bus from Transport Museum to Bennett Streetbus 86
5h 14m£14–21Drive 115.3 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Rugbycar 115.3 mi
1h 57m£29–42Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
3h 13m£51–86
Leeds to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Rugby is to bus and line 86 bus which costs £14 - £22 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Bennett Street via M&S and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Rugby via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Leeds and Rugby is 125 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Leeds to Rugby, including transfers.
Leeds to Rugby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Rugby is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Leeds to Rugby via Tamworth in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bennett Street via Leicester, M&S, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 5h 14m.
Train from Leeds to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Tamworth to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Tamworth to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from M&S to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Transport Museum to Bennett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Rugby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.
Leeds to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Rugby is 116 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Leeds to Rugby.
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