The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Stansted
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Stansted will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 1 trains that leave Coventry for Stansted every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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 coach and train for Coventry to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 133 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£79 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Coventry to Stansted train times
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Stansted trains for tomorrow, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:00 Coventry | 3h27 | 12:27 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Coventry to Stansted by coach or train
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Why should you book Coventry to Stansted trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Chiltern Railways?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Chiltern Railways, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Coventry to Stansted.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Chiltern Railways with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Coventry to Stansted.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Coventry to Stansted.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Coventry to Stansted.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coventry to Stansted
Trains from Coventry to Stansted run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 133 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 133 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:12 |
Train companies: Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast from Coventry to Stansted trainsChiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Coventry and Stansted from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Coventry to Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Stansted
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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