Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Rugby travel guide

Rugby Tourism | Rugby Guide

You're Going to Love Rugby

With a population of 63,323, Rugby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rugby has to offer.

Where to Eat in Rugby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The George Rugby (2 The Green) and Black Horse (43 The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rugby in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.5″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Rugby, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to Rugby

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from Jacksonville and takes around 10h 06m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 20m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rugby using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rugby takes 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from Jacksonville and takes around 10h 06m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 20m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rugby using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rugby takes 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,797 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,898 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,137 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,431 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,167 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,212 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

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Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2758 reviews)
$103+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2385 reviews)
$78+
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Diamond House
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 899 reviews)
$83+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1804 reviews)
$47+
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Draycote Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 996 reviews)
$90+
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Quality Hotel Coventry
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1498 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23.

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