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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Wales is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Wales. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Wales. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Rugby to Wales?

The distance between Rugby and Wales is 138 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Rugby to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Wales bus from?

Rugby to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Rugby to Wales?

The best way to get from Rugby to Wales is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Rugby to Wales bus arrive?

Rugby to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Rugby to Wales train arrive?

Rugby to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Wales is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Rugby to Wales.

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Wales.

Rugby to Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Wales by train, bus, or car

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 Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 14m
£61–200
Drive 121.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rugby to Cardiffcar 121.6 mi
2h 26m
£30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
5h 23m
£38–52
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Dale Housebus X1
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
6h 35m

Rugby to Wales by train

106Weekly Trains

3h 14mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.7 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Rugby to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens every 3 hours. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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