There are 5 ways to get from Tenby to Rugby 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 via Swansea
best- Take the train from Tenby to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
6h 6m£95–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus 508
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
8h 39m£42–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Tenby to Swanseatrain
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
8h 1m£48–83Drive 187.4 mi
- Drive from Tenby to Rugbycar 187.4 mi
4h 3m£47–67Train
- Take the train from Tenby to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
6h 37m£90–151
Tenby to Rugby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenby to Rugby is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Tenby to Rugby is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenby to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Upper Park Road and arriving at Church Street via Sophia Gardens and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenby to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Tenby and arriving at Rugby via Swansea, Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Tenby and Rugby is 255 miles. The road distance is 188.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tenby to Rugby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 6h 6m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Tenby to Rugby, including transfers.
Tenby to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Upper Park Road station.
Tenby to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Tenby station.
The best way to get from Tenby to Rugby is to train via Swansea which takes 6h 6m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Tenby, Wales and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Tenby to Rugby via Swansea, Bristol Parkway, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Park Road to Church Street via Sophia Gardens and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Tenby to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Tenby to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Tenby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Tenby to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Tenby to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenby to Rugby is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Tenby to Rugby.
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