There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Woolacombe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 19m£142–221Drive 187.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rugby to Woolacombecar 187.5 mi
3h 59m£46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
9h 50m£47–119Bus
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
11h 5m£59–142
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Woolacombe is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Woolacombe is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Woolacombe. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Sands via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and St James' Place Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Woolacombe. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Rugby and Woolacombe is 246 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Woolacombe without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Rugby to Woolacombe, including transfers.
Rugby to Woolacombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Rugby to Woolacombe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Woolacombe is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Woolacombe, England?
You can take a train from Rugby to Woolacombe via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Sands via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 11h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rugby to Woolacombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Rugby to Woolacombe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Woolacombe is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Rugby to Woolacombe.
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