Transport to Rugby College
This page contains information about bus, train and car travel to Rugby College and links to details of bus passes and costs. Click on the bus numbers for more info.
Some financial support is available to help with the cost of transport to and from college for those on a low income.
Please email the Support Funds Team: supportfunds@wcg.ac.uk
All public service routes change at Clifton Road, Rugby, for a short onward journey on bus number D2 or 4 (Brownsover to Bilton) to the college.
| Bus no. | Departure | Pick up points | Link for timetables | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry (Where we have multiple buses running at the same time, there will be a reduction in the number used.) | Kilsby, Barby, Braunston | Public service | ||
| Leamington Spa | Radford Semele, Ufton, Southam, Stockton, Dunchurch (change in Rugby) | Public service | ||
| Coventry | Binley Woods, Brandon, Wolston, Church Lawford, Long Lawford | Public service | ||
| Northampton | Long Buckby | Public service | ||
| Leicester | Change in Coventry | Public service | ||
| Ryton-on-Dunsmore | Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Thurlaston | Public service | ||
| Coventry
| Easenhall, Brinklow, Stretton-under-Fosse, Street Ashton, Monks Kirby, | Public service | ||
| | | |
Onward journey from Clifton Road to Technology Drive:
| Bus no. | Destination | Times | Link for Timetables | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Road (near Rugby College) | Regular service | Public service |
Costs and passes
Students can purchase a bus pass from Shuttle ID with links on our bus time tables.
For students travelling with Stagecoach, there is a range of purchase options, including weekly, monthly, annual and 13-week passes. Prices and application details to be published shortly.
Bus passes and costs from Warwickshire County Council
Bus passes and costs from Stagecoach
Financial support for transport to college
How do I get to Rugby College by train?
The train station is close to the college (five minutes walk). Trains come in from local areas including Coventry, Birmingham, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Atherstone and Northampton.
London North Western Railway offers direct services from London, Birmingham and Northampton to Rugby Station. Advance fares available. Visit https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/ to book tickets.
Planning your journey
Please use Network West Midlands to plan your journey.
Support for young people travelling independently
Young people with SEND and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who are travelling to college within Warwickshire may be eligible for Independent Travel Training (ITT) provided by Warwickshire County Council. Find out more about the ITT programme.
Still not sure?
Contact WCG's Transport Department for help via email at transport@wcg.ac.uk.