What is the best way to travel from Rugby to Birmingham?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Birmingham from Rugby. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Birmingham from Rugby?
You can reach Birmingham with just £3 by taking a Bus from National Express West Midlands, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Avanti West Coast0h 33m018:15RugbyCentral Station18:48BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 18:15:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 18:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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Avanti West Coast0h 33m019:15RugbyCentral Station19:48BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 19:15:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 19:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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Avanti West Coast0h 33m020:15RugbyCentral Station20:48BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 20:15:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 20:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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West Midlands Trains0h 40m018:04RugbyCentral Station18:44BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 18:04:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 18:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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West Midlands Trains0h 41m018:34RugbyCentral Station19:15BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 18:34:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
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West Midlands Trains0h 41m015:04RugbyCentral Station15:45BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 15:04:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
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West Midlands Trains0h 42m015:34RugbyCentral Station16:16BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 15:34:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 16:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
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West Midlands Trains0h 40m016:04RugbyCentral Station16:44BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 16:04:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 16:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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Avanti West Coast0h 33m012:15RugbyCentral Station12:48BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 12:15:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 12:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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Avanti West Coast0h 33m013:15RugbyCentral Station13:48BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 13:15:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 13:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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National Express West Midlands0h 37m000:03Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport00:40BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 00:03:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m000:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport01:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 00:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 01:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m001:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport02:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 01:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 02:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m002:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport03:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 02:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 03:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 31m003:31Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport04:02BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 03:31:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 04:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m
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National Express West Midlands0h 37m000:03Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport00:40BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 00:03:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m000:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport01:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 00:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 01:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m001:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport02:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 01:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 02:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m002:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport03:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 02:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 03:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m003:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport04:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 03:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 04:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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What are the fastest trips from Rugby to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham from Rugby in just 0h 29m with a Bus from National Express West Midlands. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Avanti West Coast0h 33m018:15RugbyCentral Station18:48BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 18:15:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 18:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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Avanti West Coast0h 33m019:15RugbyCentral Station19:48BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 19:15:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 19:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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Avanti West Coast0h 33m020:15RugbyCentral Station20:48BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 20:15:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 20:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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West Midlands Trains0h 40m018:04RugbyCentral Station18:44BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 18:04:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 18:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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West Midlands Trains0h 41m018:34RugbyCentral Station19:15BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 18:34:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
Fastest Trains Friday
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Avanti West Coast0h 33m012:15RugbyCentral Station12:48BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 12:15:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 12:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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Avanti West Coast0h 33m013:15RugbyCentral Station13:48BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 13:15:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 13:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 33m
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West Midlands Trains0h 40m016:04RugbyCentral Station16:44BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 16:04:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 16:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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West Midlands Trains0h 41m015:04RugbyCentral Station15:45BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 15:04:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
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West Midlands Trains0h 42m015:34RugbyCentral Station16:16BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Rugby (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 15:34:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 16:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m000:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport01:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 00:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 01:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m001:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport02:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 01:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 02:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m002:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport03:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 02:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 03:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 31m003:31Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport04:02BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 03:31:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 04:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m
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National Express West Midlands0h 37m000:03Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport00:40BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 00:03:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m000:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport01:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 00:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 01:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m001:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport02:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 01:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 02:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m002:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport03:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 02:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 03:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 29m003:34Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport04:03BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 03:34:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 04:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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National Express West Midlands0h 37m000:03Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport00:40BirminghamMoor Street0EconomyA Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 00:03:00 to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Rugby to Birmingham
What are the most popular stations in Rugby and Birmingham?
In Rugby, you will usually depart from Church St, Bus Stop or Central Station, while in Birmingham you will be arriving at Marston Green Station, Moor Street or New Street Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Birmingham from Rugby? With 5 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Rugby and Birmingham, you can pay as low as £3 with a Bus from National Express West Midlands.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express West Midlands: you will get to Birmingham in just 0h 29m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Rugby and Birmingham are National Express West Midlands, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Rugby and Birmingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Wolston or to Erdington, and look at flights from Birmingham Airport, and landing at Birmingham Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Rugby to Birmingham?
The most popular companies between Rugby and Birmingham, are National Express West Midlands, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express West Midlands
Train companies: Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains
All you need to know when you travel from Rugby to Birmingham
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Rugby to Birmingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Rugby to Birmingham
How can I reach Birmingham from Rugby?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Birmingham from Rugby.
How far is Birmingham from Rugby?
The distance between Rugby and Birmingham is 44.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Rugby and Birmingham?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 8 kgs, and a flight 11 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Rugby to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham with just £3 by taking a Bus from National Express West Midlands.
What is the fastest way to get from Rugby to Birmingham?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Birmingham in just 0h 29m with a Bus from National Express West Midlands.
More routes to Rugby and to Birmingham
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Rugby and to Birmingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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