There are 4 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Rugeley by train, bus, or car
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Train via Manchester
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 49m£53–91Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 25m£34–62Drive 156 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Rugeleycar 156 mi
2h 43m£40–57Train
- Take the train from Darlington to Tamworth High Leveltrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 56m£79–130
Middlesbrough to Rugeley by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Rugeley is to bus and train which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Rugeley is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Stafford via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Rugeley is 194 miles. The road distance is 156.9 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Rugeley without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Middlesbrough to Rugeley, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Rugeley is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Middlesbrough to Rugeley.
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What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Rugeley, England?
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Stafford, and Mill Bank in around 4h 49m.
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
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