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Rugby to Watford Train Timetable
Trip Summary
10 trains operate daily from Rugby to Watford. The train trip from Rugby to Watford is usually about one hour and 4 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Avanti West Coast train can get you there in as little as 39 minutes.
| Distance | 62 mi (99 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 39m |
| Lowest price | £15.50 |
| Trains per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Rugby to Watford?
2 train services operate from Rugby to Watford. Avanti West Coast usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 6 | 0h 57m | £58.79 |
| West Midlands Railway | 4 | 1h 16m | £26.66 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Rugby to Watford start from £16, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 West Midlands Railway schedules to Watford. West Midlands Railway in Rugby leaves from Rugby Train Station . And in Watford trains arrive at Watford Junction .
From Rugby to Watford train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 1 hours and 16 minutes. If you are looking to get to Watford faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 39 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Rugby to Watford
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Rugby to Watford on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Rugby at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. 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 10 scheduled trains on most days. 7 of these are direct connections to Watford. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Watford to Rugby.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Rugby?
Main departure station: Rugby Train Station
There is one train station in Rugby.
All train stations in Rugby:
Rugby Train Station
Where is the train station in Watford?
Main arrival station: Watford Junction
Watford has one train station.
Train stations in Watford:
Watford Junction
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