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.

Where to Eat in Rugby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tuning Fork (Dollman Farm, Houlton) and Black Horse (43 The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 240
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 240
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rugby in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 64 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Rugby, with an average rainfall of 36 mm.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Rugby from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Bristol takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 205 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 38m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rugby takes 95 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 19 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rugby from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Bristol takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 205 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 38m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rugby takes 95 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 19 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Rugby

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 477+
Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 224+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 422+
Britannia Hotel Coventry
3 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
RM 263+
Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
3 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
RM 267+

Hiring a car in Rugby

Expect to pay RM 8.84 per litre in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rugby, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 8.84 per litre in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rugby, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.