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Outbound fromCarlisle to Rugby by train
It takes an average of 3h 35m to travel from Carlisle to Rugby by train, over a distance of around 187 miles (300 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Carlisle to Rugby and tickets for this journey start from £26.90 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Carlisle to Rugby in 2 hours 34 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Carlisle to Rugby? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 35 minutes to travel the 187 miles (300 km) from Carlisle to Rugby by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Avanti West Coast for all or at least part of your journey to Rugby.
Book train tickets from Carlisle to Rugby in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £26.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Rugby by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Rugby is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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