Coventry to Birmingham train
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Birmingham will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 6 trains that leave Coventry for Birmingham every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Coventry to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
52m average duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m average duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Coventry to Birmingham train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L33767 | On time 07:34 Coventry station (COV) | 0h36 | 08:10 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L33060 | On time 08:08 Coventry station (COV) | 0h31 | 08:39 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W10507 | Delayed 08:34 08:19Coventry station (COV) | 0h25 | 08:55 08:55Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L33063 | On time 08:38 Coventry station (COV) | 0h30 | 09:08 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coventry to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train providers: West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry trains Coventry to Birmingham
For as little as £2 you can travel by train between Coventry and Birmingham with West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Coventry to Birmingham train information with West Midlands Trains:
- Average Duration: 19 min
- Cheapest Price: £2
Trains from Coventry to Birmingham: Journey Details
There are plenty of departures every day from Coventry to Birmingham, and the journey will only take 30 minutes, which makes it a great day trip destination. Trains from Coventry to Birmingham are operated by Virgin, Cross Country and London Midland, with regular departures owing to Coventry's position on the mainline. The earliest train departs at around 5:50 a.m., while there will usually be a late service just after 1:00 a.m. to finish the day. Peak fares apply throughout the day during the week, but on weekends Super Off Peak discounts can be purchased. All trains travel direct, with no changes required.
Taking the Train from Coventry
Trains from Coventry to Birmingham depart from Coventry's main train station, which is located a couple of miles south of the city centre. To get to the station from the city centre, the best option is to catch bus number 11, which also covers the University of Warwick campus in the city. For those coming from the west, Canley station is a few minutes by train from Coventry, while from the southern suburbs it might be best to book a taxi. There are few late night buses, so a taxi is also recommended for late departures.
Getting into Birmingham by Train
One of the great seedbeds of the Industrial Revolution, a famous sporting city, a centre of popular music and a vibrant metropolis in its own right, Birmingham offers so much for day trippers to enjoy. Trains from Coventry to Birmingham arrive at the city's New Street station. It's easy to walk from there to the city centre. You can catch connecting trains to the NEC exhibition centre, while trains also run to Witton for those who want to catch an Aston Villa football match. The city isn't well served by night buses, but taxis are a plentiful and affordable alternative.
FAQs: Coventry to Birmingham train
Passengers board the train most frequently from Coventry, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Birmingham
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stop at junction of Sir Henry Parkes Road and Canley Road.
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday 06:00 - 19:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 19:00 Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:30 - 14:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the paved area outside the Ticket Office.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance, car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering Rail replacement buses will pick up/drop off in both directions towards Birmingham and Coventry will be the bus stop on Falkland Close at the rear of the Tile Hill Station public car park.
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Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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