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Outbound fromSwindon (Wilts) to Rugby by train
It takes an average of 3h 1m to travel from Swindon (Wilts) to Rugby by train, over a distance of around 61 miles (98 km). There are normally 40 trains per day travelling from Swindon (Wilts) to Rugby and tickets for this journey start from £86.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:42 | |
| Departure station | Swindon (Wilts) | |
| Arrival station | Rugby | |
| Journey time | From 1h 46m | |
| Distance | 61 miles (98 km) | |
| Frequency | 40 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £86.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways |
Take the train from Swindon (Wilts) to Rugby in 1 hour 46 minutes
If you want to travel from Swindon (Wilts) to Rugby by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Swindon (Wilts) to Rugby by train to take around 3 hours 1 minute. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 46 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 40 trains per day running on this route, which spans 61 miles (98 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Rugby. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Chiltern Railways. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Swindon (Wilts) to Rugby start from £86.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Swindon (Wilts) to Rugby
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Swindon (Wilts) to Rugby is right for you.
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