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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Rugby to Preston (Lancs) for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Rugby
- Departure station
- Rugby station guide
- Address
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- Railway Terrace, CV21 3LA
Operators serving Rugby
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Facilities at Rugby
- Toilets
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Railway Terrace (paid)
Explore the area around Rugby
- Rugby School
- Webb Ellis Rugby Museum
About your departure station
Rugby station (1838) was rebuilt in 1885 with impressive Victorian architecture.
The station became a major West Coast Main Line hub.
Today it serves 3 million annual passengers with Avanti West Coast services.
Recent upgrades improved accessibility while preserving heritage.
Future plans include HS2 connections.
Rugby remains a key Midlands rail interchange, combining railway history with modern transport needs in this Warwickshire town.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Rugby to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter Rugby as your departure station and Preston (Lancs) as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Rugby and Preston (Lancs)?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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