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Coventry Transport Museum
Major museum on Britain’s road transport story, with cycles, cars and interactive displays in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 25 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hinckley to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hinckley to Coventry will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Hinckley to Coventry, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hinckley to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 17 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hinckley to Coventry:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hinckley to Coventry costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 11m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (27m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hinckley to Coventry trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:36 Hinckley | 1h22 | 9:58 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:33 Hinckley | 1h25 | 10:58 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hinckley to Coventry run on average 4 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 49m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 5:36 |
Last train 22:46 |
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Major museum on Britain’s road transport story, with cycles, cars and interactive displays in the city centre.
Free museum in the cathedral quarter exploring local history, global connections and social change through varied galleries.
Compact gallery on the University of Warwick campus presenting modern and contemporary art in changing exhibitions.
Pedestrian-friendly city-centre square known for the Lady Godiva statue and nearby historic and cultural sights.
Central square and public gathering place beside the cathedrals, often used for events and a useful base for exploring.
Restored medieval shopping street with timber-framed buildings, independent shops and a strong sense of old Coventry.
A spiced boiled pork sausage linked to medieval Coventry. It is a historic local speciality once famed across the city.
A triangular puff pastry filled with minced meat, onion and spices, traditionally served at fairs and festivities in Coventry.
Blue cheese made in nearby Warwickshire from cow’s milk. Creamy, rich and closely associated with the historic county around Coventry.
Well-known Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and flatbreads in a smart, busy atmosphere.
Popular city-centre Indian restaurant known for curries and tandoori dishes in a lively yet polished setting.
Stylish modern British dining inside Coombe Abbey Hotel, suited to a more refined meal in historic surroundings.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and everyday costs suit most city-break budgets.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or tip about 10%. Cafés: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Coventry station -> Coventry City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hinckley to Coventry 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 Coventry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hinckley to Coventry trains use the Hinckley to Coventry station pair, with some services arriving at Coventry Arena. Use this guide to compare Hinckley and Coventry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hinckley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hinckley.
Ticket office support is available at Hinckley.
Available at Hinckley: Parking, WC.
Available at Hinckley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hinckley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Platform 1 has step free access via a short ramp. Platform 2 has step free access via a ramped bridge with a moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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