Trains to Coventry

Coventry Train Station lies on the West Coast Mainline, with regular services to London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, Manchester, and Glasgow. With almost 5.6 million passengers between 2023 and 2024, Coventry is the second busiest train station in the West Midlands, behind only Birmingham New Street.

Coventry is a city awash with transport history. The world’s first modern bicycle was built here in 1885, followed by the first British car in 1897. During the Second World War, the city was synonymous with manufacturing equipment for the war effort, building everything from armoured cars to aeroplanes. The Coventry Transport Museum immortalises the city's heritage.

The station boasts several amenities and services for its passengers, including:

A ticket office (opening times: Monday to Friday: 5.15am – 9.30pm; Saturday 5.30am – 9.45pm; Sunday: 7.30am – 9.30pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season ticketsat the ticket office.

• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines in the booking hall. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• ATMs, shops, and hospitality.
• Public telephones, public Wi-Fi, and post boxes.
• 120 bicycle storage stands and compounds.

Coventry Train Station is located in the south of the city, outside the city centre. However, it’s not far by bus or taxi, making it convenient to get to and from.

There is a taxi rank at the station’s entrance and local buses also stop nearby. Plus, Coventry Train Station has a dedicated multi-storey car park along Eaton Road.

Trains from Coventry run to destinations like London Euston and Birmingham New Street on the East Coast Mainline. They also serve destinations further afield like Manchester, Edinburgh, and Bournemouth. The station also links regional routes, such as Kenilworth, Canley, and Rugby.

Birmingham New Street to Coventry

The journey from Birmingham New Street to Coventry is only twenty minutes with Avanti West Coast, or twenty-eight minutes with West Midlands Trains.

London Euston to Coventry

It takes fifty-four minutes with Avanti West Coast, or one hour and forty-eight minutes with West Midlands Trains, to get from London Euston to Coventry.

Nuneaton to Coventry

Travelling from Nuneaton to Coventry takes only twenty-one minutes with West Midlands Trains.

Birmingham International to Coventry

Getting from Birmingham International to Coventry with either Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry takes only ten minutes. Trains leave around every ten to twenty minutes.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, and West Midlands Railways are the primary train operators serving Coventry. Avanti West Coast operates on the West Coast Mainline, offering services to major destinations such as London Euston, Birmingham New Street, and Edinburgh. CrossCountry provides connections on routes including the South West and South Coast lines, extending service to Manchester. Meanwhile, West Midlands Railways connects passengers to destinations like Nuneaton and Leamington Spa.

Conveniently located, Coventry Train Station is your gateway to a city rich in history and culture. Founded in the Middle Ages and recognised as a city in 1345, Coventry offers day-trippers and tourists a wealth of exciting attractions.

Just a short walk from the station, you can step back in time with a visit to Coventry Cathedral and St Mary’s Guildhall, where stunning glasswork and architecture transport you to the 14th century. For those interested in the supernatural, a ghost walk offers both thrills and historical insights into Coventry’s storied past.

Coventry is also renowned for its transport history, easily explored from the train station. Visit the Coventry Transport Museum or the Midland Air Museum to witness the city’s transport ingenuity, from knights in shining armour to the jet engine.

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What is the postcode for Coventry Train Station?

The full address of Coventry Train Station is Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT.

How far is it from Coventry Train Station to Coventry Football Club?

You can get a train from Coventry Train Station to Coventry Arena, home to Coventry City FC, that takes less than ten minutes.

How many train stations are there in Coventry?

There are four train stations in Coventry. However, the main station is called Coventry Train Station. The others are Coventry Arena, Canley, and Tile Hill.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.