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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston station (PRE) to Coventry station (COV)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston station (PRE) 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 Preston station (PRE) to Coventry station (COV) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 5 trains that leave Preston station (PRE) for Coventry station (COV) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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.
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Compare train and coach for Preston station (PRE) to Coventry station (COV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston station (PRE) to Coventry station (COV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 170 km
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Overview: Train from Preston station (PRE) to Coventry station (COV)
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Trains from Preston station (PRE) to Coventry station (COV) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 18:18. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 06:18 |
Last train 18:18 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston station (PRE) to Coventry station (COV) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston station (PRE) and Coventry station (COV) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston station (PRE) to Coventry station (COV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston station (PRE) 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Preston station (PRE) and Coventry station (COV)
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike 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.
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