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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Glasgow will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 4 trains that leave Coventry for Glasgow every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 424 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 3 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Coventry to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Glasgow 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 19m. 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 £37.
Distance: 424 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£86 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Coventry to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Glasgow trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:26 Coventry | 4h49 | 12:15 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:36 Coventry | 4h45 | 16:21 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coventry to Glasgow
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Trains from Coventry to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 424 km distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 424 km |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 18:40 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express from Coventry to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Coventry and Glasgow from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Coventry to Glasgow
Trains run from Coventry to Glasgow every day, running at least every hour. Four operators run trains on this route, some in conjunction with each other or with bus companies. Direct routes are available, but some journeys require changes. The average journey takes about 5 hours; Sunday journeys involve more changes and bus travel, and can take up to 10 hours.
Which train companies travel from Coventry to Glasgow?
Virgin trains, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry and LNER operate trains from Coventry to Glasgow. Where connections are required, companies may share the service. Virgin Trains and Transpennine Express journeys use the Central station in Glasgow. CrossCountry and LNER trains end their journeys at the Queen Street station.
How long is the train journey from Coventry to Glasgow?
The train journey from Coventry to Glasgow take between 4.5 to 5 hours on average. Some indirect routes can match or beat the direct train, depending on the route they take. The late evening trains require a journey of approximately 10 hours, travelling overnight and arriving the following morning. All trains on a Sunday require between 1 and 6 changes, and involve some bus travel, with the journey taking between 7 and 10 hours. The journey covers about 260 miles.
How many trains are there from Coventry to Glasgow?
Passengers can expect to choose from approximately 17 trains a day during the week, and at least one per hour. Trains run almost as frequently over weekends. With a mixture of direct or connecting routes, departure times are spread throughout the day, giving passengers flexibility with their travel time.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Coventry to Glasgow?
Departure train station:Trains leave from the Coventry station, a modernised English Heritage building. The station has all modern facilities, and is well-serviced by public transport operators.
Arrival train station: Train operated by CrossCountry and LNER have Glasgow's Queen Street train station as their destination. Virgin and Transpennine Express trains travel to the Glasgow historic Central station. Both stations are located in the city centre of Glasgow, close to hotels and attractions. Both stations have ample public transport provision.
FAQs: Coventry to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Glasgow
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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.
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Bike 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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HotelBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: Car parking is available in the adjacent Coventry Building Society Arena car parks A & B
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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 location: Bicycle storage is available on both platforms.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off from Stand AD at the Arena Retail Park Bus Station
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Car RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:30 Saturday 06:30 - 23:30 Sunday 09:46 - 18:16 Scottish Bookings only
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Argyle Street, outside the Marriot Hotel
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- 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 Information Desk on Concourse.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 23:30 Saturday 05:50 - 23:30 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: No
- 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 Ticket Office
- 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
- Toilets Location: Available between ticket office opening hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Beith Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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