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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Glasgow and Rugby. The average train journey from Glasgow to Rugby takes 5 hours and 7 minutes, but some Virgin Trains + Connections train trips are as short as 4 hours and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 270 mi (435 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 34m |
| Lowest price | £106.58 |
| Most frequent service | Virgin Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Glasgow to Rugby?
There are 4 train lines with service from Glasgow to Rugby. Virgin Trains + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 5 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 1 | 6h 45m | £141.74 |
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 1 | 5h 5m | £132.68 |
| Virgin Trains | 1 | 4h 53m | £18.21 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 5 | 4h 51m | £112.01 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Glasgow to Rugby start from £142, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Rugby. CrossCountry + Connections in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Rugby trains arrive at Rugby Train Station .
From Glasgow to Rugby train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 6 hours and 45 minutes. If you are looking to get to Rugby faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Rugby on a weekend there is typically one CrossCountry + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Glasgow.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Glasgow to Rugby start from £133, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Rugby. TransPennine Express + Connections in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Rugby trains arrive at Rugby Train Station .
From Glasgow to Rugby train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 5 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Rugby faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Rugby on a weekend there is typically one TransPennine Express + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Glasgow.
Virgin Trains train tickets from Glasgow to Rugby start from £18, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Virgin Trains schedules to Rugby. Virgin Trains in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Rugby trains arrive at Rugby Train Station .
From Glasgow to Rugby train travel on Virgin Trains takes 4 hours and 53 minutes. If you are looking to get to Rugby faster, Virgin Trains offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Rugby on a weekend there is typically one Virgin Trains scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Glasgow.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Glasgow to Rugby start from £61, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Rugby. Virgin Trains + Connections in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Rugby trains arrive at Rugby Train Station .
From Glasgow to Rugby train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 4 hours and 51 minutes. If you are looking to get to Rugby faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 34 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Virgin Trains + Connections offers 5 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Rugby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Glasgow and Rugby is approximately 270 miles, or 435 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 7 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Glasgow to Rugby on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Glasgow at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Rugby to Glasgow.
City Information
Glasgow
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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.
There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.
If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.
Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer coach service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Glasgow Central
Glasgow Central Station is a stunning, expansive Victorian railway station in the centre of Glasgow. The station is so large that it contains a piano garden, a concourse of shops and dining, numerous amenities, and even the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel onsite. The area around the station is also packed with bars, restaurants, and hotels for a very warm welcome to Glasgow. Six train carriers, including CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, and TransPennine Express, operate routes to Glasgow Central Station from destinations as far as London.
All train stations in Glasgow:
Glasgow Central
Where is the train station in Rugby?
Main arrival station: Rugby Train Station
Rugby has one train station.
Train stations in Rugby:
Rugby Train Station
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