The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Birmingham
Cheapest price
8S$
Average price
11S$
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Birmingham will cost around 11S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 8S$.
Of the 12 trains that leave Coventry for Birmingham every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
Y808673:15 PM0h29Coventry station (COV)3:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)8 S$1One-way0 changes
Y808733:45 PM0h30Coventry station (COV)4:15 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)10 S$1One-way0 changes
W341058:06 AM0h21Coventry station (COV)8:27 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)12 S$1One-way0 changes
C013698:26 AM0h22Coventry station (COV)8:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)12 S$1One-way0 changes
W342323:27 PM0h21Coventry station (COV)3:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)12 S$1One-way0 changes
W342893:36 PM0h20Coventry station (COV)3:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)12 S$1One-way0 changes
G008498:30 AM0h21Coventry station (COV)8:51 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)12 S$1One-way0 changes
G008793:30 PM0h21Coventry station (COV)3:51 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)12 S$1One-way0 changes
W341058:06 AM0h21Coventry station (COV)8:27 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)12 S$1One-way0 changes
W342323:27 PM0h21Coventry station (COV)3:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)12 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Coventry to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 8S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. 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 8S$, and a train costs an average of 7S$.
Distance: 28 km
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Live departures
Coventry to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Birmingham trains for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33871 | Delayed 12:11 AM 1:11 AMCoventry station (COV) | 0h21 | 12:32 AM 12:32 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34167 | Delayed 4:21 PM 5:06 PMCoventry station (COV) | 0h21 | 4:41 PM 4:41 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80891 | On time 5:15 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h30 | 5:45 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 14 August | |||||
W34105 | 8:06 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h21 | 8:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80791 | 8:12 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h32 | 8:44 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01369 | 8:26 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h22 | 8:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00849 | 8:30 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h21 | 8:51 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80794 | 8:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h29 | 9:14 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33945 | 9:06 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h21 | 9:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80867 | 3:15 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h29 | 3:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34232 | 3:27 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h21 | 3:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00879 | 3:30 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h21 | 3:51 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34289 | 3:36 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h20 | 3:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80873 | 3:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h30 | 4:15 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33938 | 4:06 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h21 | 4:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coventry to Birmingham
Trains from Coventry to Birmingham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 7S$ if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 20m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price 7S$ |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Coventry to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Birmingham
Most Coventry to Birmingham trains use the Coventry to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Coventry station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to Coventry from Coventry city centre
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.
Getting to Tile Hill from Coventry city centre
Tile Hill is 5 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Tile Hill train station facilities and services
Tile Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tile Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tile Hill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Tile Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tile Hill: 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.
Getting to Canley from Coventry city centre
Canley is 2 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Canley train station facilities and services
Canley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Canley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Canley. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Canley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canley: 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.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. 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 Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Getting to University from Birmingham city centre
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University train station facilities and services
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at University.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at University. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at University: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at University: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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 Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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