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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 27 Sept

Cheapest price on 27 Sept

£53

Average ticket price on 27 Sept

£59

Fastest journey on 27 Sept

3 h 18 m

Average journey duration on 27 Sept

3 h 47 m

Trains on 27 Sept

2

Distance

166 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.

Fast trains

On Sun 27 Sept, we found 2 trains from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV), including 2 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 15 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.

  • Great Western Railway
    6:124h15
    London Gatwick Airport
    10:27Coventry station (COV)
    £531One-way
    0 changes
  • Chiltern Railways
    9:363h18
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:54Coventry station (COV)
    £651One-way
    0 changes

Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) trains for today, Saturday 26 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SouthernG26443+Avanti West CoastW33766+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Euston
On time
16:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h08
19:04 Coventry station (COV)
2 changes
SouthernG26333 · G27760+Avanti West CoastW33422
Delayed
16:07 17:02Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h23
19:25 Coventry station (COV)
2 changes
SouthernG26230_C82434+Avanti West CoastW33626+London OvergroundG07305 · P02444
On time
17:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h51
20:04 Coventry station (COV)
3 changes
Avanti West CoastW33758+SouthernG26446+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Euston
Delayed
17:40 17:26Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h08
19:34 Coventry station (COV)
2 changes
SouthernG26446+Avanti West CoastW33626+London OvergroundL22469 · G07307
On time
17:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h38
20:04 Coventry station (COV)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayC42395+CrossCountryG00910
On time
17:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h58
20:27 Coventry station (COV)
1 change
Sunday 27 September
Great Western Railway6:12 London Gatwick Airport
4h15
10:27 Coventry station (COV)0 changesdirect
Chiltern Railways9:36 London Gatwick Airport
3h18
12:54 Coventry station (COV)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV)

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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:13, the last at 16:46. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 1h 35m.

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 £10
Distance
166 km
Average train duration
2h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
£28
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
1h 35m
First train
7:13
Last train
16:46
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 £10

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, London Overground, West Midlands Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) trainsAvanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, London Overground, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Coventry station (COV) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£33
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
2h 39m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£53
Great Western Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Chiltern Railways

About
Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom. Check the different ticket types for your next journey: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Chiltern Railways Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Chiltern Railways Price
£64
Chiltern Railways frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for £3. Free for Advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs allowed with lead
Quiet zone

West Midlands Trains

About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest West Midlands Trains Price
£36
West Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

London Overground

About
London Overground is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a network of suburban rail services in and around Greater London. The services run from early morning until late at night, with some lines running 24 hours a day. The trains come in a variety of types, including the Class 378 Capitalstar, Class 172 Turbostar, Class 315, Class 317, Class 508 and Class 700 Desiro City. London Overground offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, off-peak and super off-peak tickets. Onboard facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, power sockets and CCTV. The most popular routes for London Overground are from Euston to Watford Junction, from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, and from Clapham Junction to Stratford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average London Overground Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest London Overground Price
£28
London Overground frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two large items of luggage and one small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Luggage racks available at the ends of carriages and overhead storage
Cancellation Policy
Refunds subject to administrative fee and fare conditions
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at many stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Maximum two dogs per passenger

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) 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 station (COV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £28, while the average price tends to be around £61.
The train journey from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) covers a distance of 166 km and takes approximately 1h 35m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) is 166 km.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) leaves at 7:13.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) departs at 16:46.
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) run approximately 11 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV).
There is no night train service from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV).
Booking trains from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Travellers can expect to see the bustling outskirts of London, followed by views of the English countryside as the train heads towards the Midlands. While not renowned for being particularly scenic, the route provides glimpses of charming towns and rolling landscapes.
Yes, you can take the train from London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Coventry station (COV)

Most London Gatwick Airport to Coventry station (COV) trains use the London Euston to Coventry station pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Coventry station (COV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Coventry
CoventryCoventry station, Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GTWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Coventry from Coventry city centre

Bus87 · 2m · £2 · every ~2 min

Coventry train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink options are available at Coventry.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.

Tickets and information

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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Coventry: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

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.

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