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 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rugby to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 26m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 124 km from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rugby using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Rugby takes 209 km and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.2 km from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rugby to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 26m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 124 km from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rugby using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Rugby takes 209 km and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.2 km from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city center.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,145 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,503 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,839 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, 2756 reviews)
$101+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2377 reviews)
$68+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1803 reviews)
$48+
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The Dun Cow by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1076 reviews)
$86+
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Diamond House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 899 reviews)
$79+
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ibis Coventry Centre
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2722 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84.

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