Coventry to Edinburgh train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£47

Average price

£76

Fastest journey

4 h 43 m

Average duration

4 h 59 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

409 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Coventry to Edinburgh will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Coventry for Edinburgh every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 409 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 31 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.

Avanti West Coast
17:364h45
Coventry
22:21Edinburgh
£471One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
09:305h31
Coventry
15:01Edinburgh
£601One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
07:274h53
Coventry
12:20Edinburgh
£701One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
10:305h36
Coventry
16:06Edinburgh
£971One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
08:305h39
Coventry
14:09Edinburgh
£1071One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Coventry to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 409 km

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Flight

£100

Average Price

£38

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Cheapest

£58

Average Price

5h 34m

Average total duration

5h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 21m

Average total duration

10h 51m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 20m

Average total duration

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1h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

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Avanti West Coast

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Coventry to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 07:14
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
avanti_west_coastP00490+transpennine_expressC26814
On time
07:26 Coventry station (COV)
5h06
12:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 change
cross_countryC23372 · C23652
On time
07:30 Coventry station (COV)
5h39
13:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Coventry to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your train from Coventry to Edinburgh is 5 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Coventry to Edinburgh route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Coventry to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Coventry to Edinburgh.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Coventry to Edinburgh

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Trains from Coventry to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £25 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £25
Distance
409 km
Average train duration
5h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
4h 42m
First train
05:25
Last train
21:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £25

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express trains Coventry to Edinburgh

Find the best trains from Coventry to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express from £45. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Coventry to Edinburgh with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 43 min
  • Cheapest Price: £45
  • Virgin Trains frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Coventry to Edinburgh train

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Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Edinburgh

Coventry
Edinburgh
The major train station for departures in Coventry is Coventry. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Coventry for your trip from Coventry to Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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 Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Coventry
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Edinburgh from Coventry.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
  • Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
  • Metro: No metro available.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
  • 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: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
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