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The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
36 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Leicester will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Coventry for Leicester 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 36 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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.
08:560h55
Coventry09:51Leicester
£141One-way
0 changes
06:560h56
Coventry07:52Leicester
£161One-way
0 changes
10:301h41
Coventry12:11Leicester
£181One-way
0 changes
13:560h55
Coventry14:51Leicester
£181One-way
0 changes
17:561h18
Coventry19:14Leicester
£181One-way
0 changes
13:560h55
Coventry14:51Leicester
£181One-way
0 changes
09:560h55
Coventry10:51Leicester
£181One-way
0 changes
08:560h55
Coventry09:51Leicester
£141One-way
0 changes
06:560h56
Coventry07:52Leicester
£161One-way
0 changes
18:560h56
Coventry19:52Leicester
£181One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Coventry to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 36 km
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Live departures
Coventry to Leicester train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:48
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:56 Coventry | 0h56 | 07:52 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:56 Coventry | 0h55 | 10:51 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:56 Coventry | 0h55 | 14:51 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:56 Coventry | 1h18 | 19:14 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:56 Coventry | 0h56 | 19:52 Leicester | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coventry to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Coventry to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 22:56 |
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
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Coventry to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Coventry and Leicester from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
54m
Cheapest Price
£9
CrossCountry frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
West Midlands Trains
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
£18
West Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
£98
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Trains from Coventry to Leicester: Journey Details
There are no direct trains from Coventry to Leicester, but several indirect options. The most frequent connection involves taking a London Midland train to Nuneaton and changing to a CrossCountry service to Leicester. Alternative routes include using the Virgin Trains service to Birmingham New Street and changing to the CrossCountry train to Leicester. Weekday departures start early in the morning and there is an hourly service until late in the evening. Journey times are approximately an hour and 10 minutes. The Sunday timetable has a later first departure and an earlier last train, but a slightly more frequent daytime service. Weekday off-peak day return fares are available on departures from Coventry from around 10:00 a.m. onwards.
Taking the Train from Coventry
Trains From Coventry To Leicester depart from the main station situated south of the city centre. There are bus stops immediately outside the station and nearby on Warwick Road, with routes around the city, including connections to the Pool Meadow bus station. Taxis are available from the rank beside the station front.
Getting into Leicester by Train
Leicester is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city historically associated with Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth. The city's heritage sites, such as Leicester Abbey and St. Martin's Cathedral, are complemented by a buzzing nightlife and some of the finest Asian restaurants anywhere in the UK. Trains from Coventry to Leicester arrive at the main station on the south-eastern side of the city centre, close to the University. There are bus stops by the station forecourt and nearby on London Road and Charles Street. The Haymarket bus station is about 10 minutes away on foot. The taxi rank is by the station front.
FAQs: Coventry to Leicester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Coventry to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Coventry to Leicester.
Booking trains from Coventry to Leicester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Coventry to Leicester is 36 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Coventry to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £17.
The train journey from Coventry to Leicester covers a distance of 36 km and takes approximately 54m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Coventry to Leicester leaves at 5:10.
The last train from Coventry to Leicester departs at 22:56.
To get from Coventry to Leicester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Trains from Coventry to Leicester run approximately 5 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Leicester is by train, costing approximately £9.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Coventry to Leicester.
The train station in Coventry that goes to Leicester is Coventry station (COV), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
There is no night train service from Coventry to Leicester.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Coventry to Leicester.
Yes, you can take the train from Coventry to Leicester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Leicester
Coventry
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Coventry is Canley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canley for your trip from Coventry to Leicester.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canley
- 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.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Parking
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
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
- 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
- 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 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance, car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Tile Hill
- 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Address
Coventry Arena station, Arena Park Shopping Centre, Classic Drive, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 6ASDistance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Car parking is available in the adjacent Coventry Building Society Arena car parks A & B
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bicycle storage is available on both platforms.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Coventry Arena
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off from Stand AD at the Arena Retail Park Bus Station
The major train station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your journey to Leicester from Coventry.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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