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Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby by train

First train

06:38

Last train

22:25

Departure station

Glenrothes With Thornton

Arrival station

Rugby

Journey time

From 5h 23m

Distance

272 miles (438 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper

Taking the train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby in 5 hours 23 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 7 hours 13 minutes to travel the 272 miles (438 km) from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 23 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or TransPennine Express to Rugby. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Glenrothes With Thornton and Rugby by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby?

No, there are no direct train services from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby. Travelling from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby leave?

The first train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby leaves at 06:38. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby leave?

The last train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby leaves at 22:25. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Glenrothes With Thornton and Rugby by train?

Trains travelling from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby cover a distance of around 272 miles (438 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Glenrothes With Thornton to Rugby

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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