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West Midlands TrainsL35770 · L35946
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London Euston (EUS)
11:15Coventry station (COV)
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London Euston (EUS)
11:33Coventry station (COV)
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10:32Coventry station (COV)
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Trains to Coventry

Well worth a visit for its lively university, bustling town centre and atmospheric cathedral, Coventry is easy to get to from around the UK thanks to its good transport links. The town's main station is a major hub with regular departures to London and the north-west, plus indirect services going as far afield as Bournemouth and Glasgow. The town also has a second station serving the suburb of Canley.

Which is the main train station in Coventry?

Located on Station Square a 12 minute walk from the West Orchards shopping centre, Coventry's main railway station has a cafe, diner and shops, Wi-Fi, a nappy changing area, a first class lounge with complimentary refreshments and executive work spaces with office equipment. There are buses to the university and town centre. Convenient for the A45 ring road, Canley is a small, westerly station with two platforms and a footbridge. It operates two trains an hour, reaching Northampton and Birmingham New Street in about 30 minutes.

Popular trains to and from Coventry

Popular trains to Coventry

Oxford to Coventry train

from £8
Direct trains available
0h47 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Great Western Rail

London Euston (EUS) to Coventry train

from £10
Direct trains available
0h53 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • West Midlands Trains
  • CrossCountry
  • Chiltern Railways
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Thameslink

London to Coventry train

from £13
Direct trains available
1h24 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
  • West Midlands Trains
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Chiltern Railways
  • CrossCountry

Bournemouth to Coventry train

from £15
Direct trains available
2h42 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • South Western Railway

Edinburgh to Coventry train

from £25
Direct trains available
4h40 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • CrossCountry
  • TransPennine Express
  • LNER

Popular trains from Coventry

Coventry to Oxford train

from £8
Direct trains available
0h47 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Great Western Rail
  • Chiltern Railways

Coventry to London Euston (EUS) train

from £10
Direct trains available
1h06 average duration
14trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • West Midlands Trains
  • Chiltern Railways
  • CrossCountry
  • Thameslink

Coventry to London train

from £11
Direct trains available
1h19 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • West Midlands Trains
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Chiltern Railways
  • CrossCountry

Coventry to Manchester train

from £18
Direct trains available
1h59 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Avanti West Coast

Coventry to Skegness train

from £30
Direct trains available
4h13 average duration
4trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Avanti West Coast

Which train companies offer trains to Coventry?

For travellers from the south, Virgin Trains' fast service from London Euston reaches Coventry railway station in just under an hour, and there's also a slow train covering the same route courtesy of West Midlands railways. For passengers from the north-west, CrossCountry and West Midlands services from Birmingham take 20 minutes to half an hour. Meanwhile London Midland operates all services at the Canley station.

Why travel by train to Coventry?

Travelling to Coventry by train is generally fast and can also be very affordable. For example, a train ticket from Birmingham is the same price as a National Express coach, but takes half the time or less. There are also some very inexpensive tickets from London available from the likes of West Midlands, and even the slow train is about an hour quicker than taking the bus.

Before you travel to Coventry by train - good to know!

Before heading to Coventry, it's a good idea to invest in a PlusBus ticket. This offers unlimited bus and tram travel not only in Coventry but throughout a large part of the West Midlands, making it extremely handy for sightseeing or day trips. Tickets can be purchased online beforehand from the relevant rail operator websites. It's also well worth looking out for special summer offers and railcard discounts.

How to get to Coventry by Train

Coventry, in the English Midlands, is one of the major links between London, with four trains per hour to Euston, and to Birmingham, with seven trains per hour. The information service is open for 24 hours per day, seven days per week. A first class lounge, with business areas, fax machines, photocopiers, and phone points is open at the station. ATMs, toilets, baby changing areas, refreshment areas and WiFi are all available. The station operates on the West Coast Main Line and is run by Virgin Trains, with some assistance from CrossCountry. Buses 8, 8a, 9, 9a, 11 and 12 run from the station to the university and the city centre.

Coventry

The area dates back to the Bronze age and relics can be seen around the town. A historic attraction here are the ruins of Coventry Cathedral, destroyed during World War 2. Visitors to the Cathedral will also enjoy the War Memorial Park. If you prefer more ancient history, visit the site where Lady Godiva rode through the city to protest taxes imposed by her husband, and check out the effigy of Peeping Tom. St Mary's Hall was built in the 14th century although it is possible that parts of the Hall date back to the 12th century. For a more restful walk visit Lady Herbert's Gardens which lie between the Gates of Swanswell and Cook Street.

Train providers: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry trains to Coventry

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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.

station information and facilities

Train stations in Coventry

Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
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
Bike Parking
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 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
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Car parking is available in the adjacent Coventry Building Society Arena car parks A & B
Accessibility
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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Bicycle storage is available on both platforms.
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
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
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Station entrance, car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
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
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
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.

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