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Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Cheapest price on 05 Oct
£34
Average ticket price on 05 Oct
£50
Fastest journey on 05 Oct
1 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 05 Oct
1 h 59 m
Trains on 05 Oct
17
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Manchester will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
On Mon 05 Oct, we found 17 trains from Coventry to Manchester, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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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G00855Trains from Coventry to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 2:00 |
Last train 23:00 |
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The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G00779+ W00332 | 6:15 Coventry station (COV) | 2h14 | 8:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00781+ L05065 | 6:45 Coventry station (COV) | 2h14 | 8:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00847 | 7:30 Coventry station (COV) | 1h59 | 9:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34144+ G66716 | 7:35 Coventry station (COV) | 2h24 | 9:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G66716+ P69505 | 7:45 Coventry station (COV) | 2h14 | 9:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00849 | 8:30 Coventry station (COV) | 1h59 | 10:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66721+ Y80794 | 8:45 Coventry station (COV) | 2h14 | 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00851 | 9:30 Coventry station (COV) | 1h59 | 11:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33941+ G00854 | 9:36 Coventry station (COV) | 2h23 | 11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00854+ Y80805 | 9:45 Coventry station (COV) | 2h14 | 11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00855 | 10:30 Coventry station (COV) | 1h59 | 12:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66730+ C17883 | 10:45 Coventry station (COV) | 2h14 | 12:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00858 | 11:30 Coventry station (COV) | 1h59 | 13:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66735+ Y80826 | 11:45 Coventry station (COV) | 2h14 | 13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00861 | 12:30 Coventry station (COV) | 1h59 | 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00865+ C17931 | 12:45 Coventry station (COV) | 2h14 | 14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00866 | 13:30 Coventry station (COV) | 1h59 | 15:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
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Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Manchester Piccadilly -> Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
The 80 mile route from Coventry to Manchester is readily served by many direct services, making rail travel easy. Services between the two cities operate on a frequent daily basis, although some routes requires up to 2 changes. Even with transfers, the average time taken is still around two and a half hours.
Train services operating between Coventry and Manchester are currently offered by Virgin Trains, West Midlands Railway and Cross Country Rail. Services provided by Cross Country Rail are currently the quickest, with journey times of just less than two hours.
The quickest trains operating from Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly take around 1 hour and 58 minutes. Slower journeys can take up to 2.5 hours. Journeys where changes are required tend to change at Birmingham New Street and frequent trains to Manchester mean there is never a long wait for connections. Where two changes are required, passengers will transfer at Nuneaton and Crewe.
There are over 30 trains from Coventry to Manchester on weekdays and these operate from the early hours of the morning until just after 9:00 p.m. in the evening. No sleeper services operate between the two cities. There are slightly less trains running over weekends and it is also essential for passengers to make one or two changes when travelling on Saturdays or Sundays. Passenger can expect at least one direct departure per hour throughout the day.
Departure train station: The train station in Coventry is located at Station Square, and has easy to access via local public transport and national coach services. Coventry railway station provides an accessible car park to make it easier for wheelchair users to travel by train. Amenities at the station include a First Class Lounge, ATMs, WiFi and kiosks selling refreshments.{/p>
Arrival train station: Manchester Piccadilly, located on London Road, is one of the major northern rail hubs. It offers plenty of shopping and dining facilities, accessible toilets and baby change facilities, luggage trolleys, photo booths and bicycle hire. There are good public transport links across the wider Manchester area, including free bus services 1, 2, 3 and 47, as well as local tram services.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Coventry to Manchester trains use the Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Coventry has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
Ticket office support is available at Coventry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Coventry: Parking, WC.
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry: 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.
Coventry Arena is 4 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Coventry Arena has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Coventry Arena.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Coventry Arena: Parking.
Available at Coventry Arena: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry Arena: 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.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple food outlets and cafes available.
Free public Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester.
Available at Manchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester: Step-free access throughout the station.
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