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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rugby is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rugby is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £30 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Clifton Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Rugby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Rugby. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rugby?

The distance between Manchester and Rugby is 101 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £30 - £55.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rugby bus from?

Manchester to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rugby train from?

Manchester to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Rugby?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rugby is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Manchester to Rugby bus arrive?

Manchester to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Rugby train arrive?

Manchester to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rugby station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rugby is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Manchester to Rugby.

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

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Where can I stay near Rugby?

There are 1072+ hotels available in Rugby.

Manchester to Rugby - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Rugby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to RugbyManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
1h 17m
£30–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus StationX1
3. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Clifton Road85 / ...
5h 2m
£15–42
Drive 114.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Rugby114.3 mi
2h 4m
£28–41

Manchester to Rugby by train

100Weekly Trains

1h 17mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Clifton Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 5h 2m.

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