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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Coalville among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 159 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£74 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Coalville:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Coalville costing on average £74.
Other travel options to Coalville take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 41m.
You'll arrive about 1h 9m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 2h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £74 compared to roughly £29 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.
How to get to Coalville from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Coalville is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Coalville are Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham and Loughborough. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Coalville on Omio.
Leicester is known for its diverse communities, rich history and strong connection to Richard III. Roman roots, a lively market and a varied food scene give the city a practical, friendly feel.
Nottingham is known for the Robin Hood legend, its lace-making past and a lively student atmosphere. The compact city blends Nottingham Castle and the Lace Market with independent shops, music and strong sporting traditions.
Derby is an East Midlands city known for rail heritage, advanced engineering and a centre with Georgian and Victorian character. The Silk Mill and Cathedral Quarter connect its Industrial Revolution past with a practical, easy-going atmosphere.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Loughborough is known for its university, sporting culture and the heritage Great Central Railway. It has the feel of a busy market town, with a compact centre, historic corners and easy access to green spaces.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Coalville:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Coalville costing on average £74.
Other travel options to Coalville take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 41m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Coalville as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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