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Coventry to Manchester train with Cross Country

Tue, 11 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Coventry to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 11 Feb

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Cross CountryC87185
06:152h14
Coventry station (COV)
08:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£291One-way
1 change
Cheapest
Cross CountryC87188
06:452h14
Coventry station (COV)
08:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£291One-way
1 change
Cheapest
Cross CountryC87181
05:472h12
Coventry station (COV)
07:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£291One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastC86982
05:562h29
Coventry station (COV)
08:25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£781One-way
1 change

Coventry to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Cross Country
C87181
West Midlands RailwayC87181
05:47 Coventry station (COV)2h12 07:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West Coast
C86982
West Midlands RailwayC86982
05:56 Coventry station (COV)2h29 08:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Cross Country
C87185
West Midlands RailwayC87185
06:15 Coventry station (COV)2h14 08:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Cross Country
C87188
West Midlands RailwayC87188
06:45 Coventry station (COV)2h14 08:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change

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

The best time to book your train from Coventry to Manchester is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Coventry to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Coventry to Manchester 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 Manchester.

Train times from Coventry to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 11 Feb

Fastest Journey

2 h 12 m

Average

2 h 17 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

129 km

To travel from Coventry to Manchester you need to make at least one change.

Fastest
Cross CountryC87181
05:472h12
Coventry station (COV)
07:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£291One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC87185
06:152h14
Coventry station (COV)
08:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£291One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC87188
06:452h14
Coventry station (COV)
08:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£291One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastC86982
05:562h29
Coventry station (COV)
08:25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£781One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Coventry to Manchester

Trains from Coventry to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £8 by bus.
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
Coach from £8
Distance
128 km
Average train duration
2h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
1
Train providers
2
Fastest train
1h 59m
First train
01:11
Last train
23:00
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
Coach from £8

Train companies: CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains trains Coventry to Manchester

Find the best trains to Manchester from Coventry with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains from £26. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Coventry to Manchester you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Coventry to Manchester train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 59 min
  • Cheapest Price: £26
  • CrossCountry frequency: 6 a day

Trains from Coventry to 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.

Which train companies travel from Coventry to Manchester?

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.

How long is the train from Coventry to Manchester?

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.

How many trains are there from Coventry to Manchester?

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.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Coventry to Manchester?

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.

FAQs: Coventry to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Coventry to Manchester 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 Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Coventry to Manchester can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Coventry to Manchester is £33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Coventry to Manchester train travel time is 1 h 59 min   for the 79 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Coventry to Manchester leaves at 01: 11. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Coventry to Manchester leaves at 23: 00.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Coventry to Manchester without having to change trains with CrossCountry. There is 1 direct train from Coventry to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Coventry to Manchester train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Manchester from Coventry to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 00.

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 Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Coventry is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 59 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Coventry to Manchester by train is November.
You have options as you can travel between Coventry and Manchester 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Manchester

Coventry
Manchester
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 Manchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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
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 Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Coventry.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

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