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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Coventry
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Coventry will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leicester for Coventry every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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 train and coach for Leicester to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 36 km
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1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Leicester to Coventry train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Coventry trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C23504+L34145 | On time 08:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h08 | 09:58 Coventry station (COV) | 1 change | |
| C23506+L34153 | On time 09:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h08 | 10:58 Coventry station (COV) | 1 change | |
| C23508+L34163 | On time 10:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h08 | 11:58 Coventry station (COV) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Coventry
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Trains from Leicester to Coventry run on average 4 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 51m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 22:56 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Leicester to Coventry trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Coventry from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Leicester to Coventry: Journey Details
Train services between Leicester and Coventry are provided by CrossCountry and London Midland and there should always be a convenient departure time for anyone making the journey. CrossCountry services take just over an hour to reach Coventry, requiring a brief change at Nuneaton. London Midland services are just as quick, and will also require a stop along the way, before transferring to a CrossCountry service. The earliest trains from Leicester to Coventry leave at 6:00 a.m and the last train of the day leaves at 9:40 p.m.
Taking the Train from Leicester
Whether you choose to travel with London Midland or CrossCountry, trains from Leicester to Coventry will depart from Leicester Railway Station, which is around 1 kilometre east of the city centre. If you are coming from southern suburbs like Wigston, the 48 bus is probably the easiest route to the station. Any students catching the train to Coventry can quickly reach the station via the number 80 bus. From the town centre, simply walk up Wellington Street and turn left up Dunkirk Street to the station entrance.
Getting into Coventry by Train
Coventry is a youthful, exciting city with excellent restaurants and nightlife. Attractions include the modernist Cathedral, the Ricoh Arena - home to Coventry City Football Club and the superb Coventry Transport Museum. The city is also ringed with beautiful countryside, and sites like Combe Abbey Country Park are easily accessible. Trains from Leicester to Coventry arrive at the main train station, which is just south of the city centre. Catch buses 1 and 11 from just outside the station to reach the city centre and outlying districts like Coundon. To reach the Ricoh Arena, prebooking a taxi is probably the best route.
FAQs: Leicester to Coventry train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Coventry
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
ParkingDiningAccessibility
LoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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.
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Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- 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.
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- 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
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance, car park
- 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 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike ParkingInformation Desk
- 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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