Trains to Coventry

It's easy to travel to Coventry by train from all over the UK, including direct routes from some of the country's biggest cities like London, Liverpool and Manchester. Most trains to Coventry arrive into the city's main railway station, Coventry station. We've highlighted some of the most popular routes below, or you can start your search from any UK destination in our Journey Planner at the top of the page.

Route	Fastest journey	Train operator
London to Coventry	0h 58m	Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains
Manchester to Coventry	1h 57m	Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry
Glasgow to Coventry	4h 30m	Avanti West Coast
Newcastle to Coventry	3h 18m	CrossCountry
Liverpool to Coventry	2h 8m	West Midlands Trains
Birmingham to Coventry	0h 20m	Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains
Watford to Coventry	0h 45m	Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains

 

Visiting Coventry

As part of a visit to the birthplace of the British cycle and motor industries, where better to pull up and explore this great nation's transport history than the Coventry Transport Museum? Get set to learn the story behind the 150 years of road transport development and explore the earliest cycles and the fastest cars on the planet.

You could hire a bike or car and speed off to outskirts of Coventry, where, in Lunt, something out of A Game of Thrones rises out of the landscape. Turf and timber have never been so exhilarating. The partially-reconstructed Roman fort dates back to 60 A.D. and promises to transport children of all ages back to the days of Caesar.

For more history, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a celebration of Coventry's history, culture, and arts boasting a wide-ranging collection of visual arts, archaeology, and natural history. Last but by no means least, head to the city centre and the old cathedral. Demolished by an air raid on 14 November 1940, only its tower, which you can now climb, and spire remain.

A visit to The Blitz Experience Museum will open your eyes to WW2 Coventry - a very different place to today.

Planning a day trip from Coventry? Check out our dedicated guide to 4 of the best day trips from Coventry.

 

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to Coventry?

It's easy to grab yourself cheap train tickets to Coventry. We’d recommend using a Railcard, buying your ticket in advance or travelling during Off-Peak hours if you can. 

Are trains running to Coventry?

Trains run frequently almost every day to Coventry, although there may be less services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains to Coventry.

How long does it take to get to Coventry by train?

You can view train timetables and travel times to Coventry in our Journey Planner. Coventry is well connected to major cities around the UK by train, just enter your departure station and travel date into our Journey Planner to see how long it takes.

Can I use my Railcard to save up to 1/3 on my trip to Coventry?

Yes, there are several types of Railcards you can use to save up to 1/3 on your trip to Coventry, these include:

• Two-Together Railcard (Great for couples and friends who always travel together)
• 16-17 Saver (You can save up to 50% with this one)
• 16-25 Railcard (Ideal for students)
• 26-30 Railcard (Also known as the Millennial Railcard)
• Senior Railcard (For those aged 60 and over)
• Friends & Family Railcard (Great for families of up to 4 adults with up to 4 kids)
• Disabled Railcard (If travelling with another adult they can save too)

Having a Railcard means you can use it whenever you want outside of Peak times for a whole year too.