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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Derby is to bus and line 84 bus which costs £7 - £17 and takes 3h 40m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Derby station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Bus Station via Morrisons and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Derby. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Derby via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Rugby to Derby?

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

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Derby without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £16 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Rugby to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Derby bus from?

Rugby to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva Midlands, depart from North Street station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Derby train from?

Rugby to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Derby?

The best way to get from Rugby to Derby is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £16 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 84 bus, which costs £7 - £17 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Rugby to Derby bus arrive?

Rugby to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva Midlands, arrive at Morrisons station.

Where does the Rugby to Derby train arrive?

Rugby to Derby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Tamworth station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Derby?

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

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

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Rugby to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 84 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Derby 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 Rugby to Tamworthtrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
1h 5m
£16–79
Bus, line 84 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Street to Morrisonsbus X84
2. Take the bus from Morrisons to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 84 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3h 40m
£7–17
Drive 47.4 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Derbycar 47.4 mi
53 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rugby to Derbytaxi 47.4 mi
53 min
£100–130

Rugby to Derby by train

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.3 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Derby via Tamworth High Level in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Bus Station via Morrisons and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 3h 40m.

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