The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Coventry
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Coventry will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 48 trains that leave Birmingham for Coventry on Mon, Dec 15, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 20 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 bus for Birmingham to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. 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 train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Coventry train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Coventry trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W05700 | On time 2:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h31 | 3:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72489 | On time 3:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 3:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05706 | On time 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 3:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W01973 | On time 3:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 3:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02712 | On time 3:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 3:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05712 | On time 3:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h31 | 4:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02709 | On time 3:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 4:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72492 | On time 4:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 4:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05718 | On time 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 4:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W01971 | On time 4:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 4:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02707 | On time 4:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 4:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05724 | On time 4:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h31 | 5:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02704 | On time 4:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 5:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72495 | On time 5:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 5:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05730 | On time 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 5:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W01970 | On time 5:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 5:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02703 | On time 5:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 5:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05736 | On time 5:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h31 | 6:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02700 | On time 5:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 6:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72498 | On time 6:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 6:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05740 | On time 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 6:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W01969 | On time 6:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 6:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05748 | On time 6:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h31 | 7:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02695 | On time 6:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 7:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72501 | On time 7:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 7:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05754 | On time 7:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 7:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02949 | On time 7:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 7:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W03112 | On time 7:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h22 | 7:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W08409 | On time 7:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h31 | 8:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02693 | On time 7:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 8:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72503 | On time 8:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 8:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W08410 | On time 8:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 8:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W01967 | On time 8:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h22 | 8:43 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W08411 | On time 8:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h31 | 9:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72732 | On time 9:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 9:24 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W08413 | On time 9:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h31 | 9:37 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W01964 | On time 9:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h22 | 9:43 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W08416 | On time 9:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h30 | 10:06 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W08418 | On time 10:10 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h36 | 10:46 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
C75241 | On time 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 8:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05679 | On time 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 8:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02368 | On time 8:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 8:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02445 | On time 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 8:44 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05687 | On time 8:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 9:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02743 | On time 8:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 9:08 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72472 | On time 9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 9:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05693 | On time 9:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 9:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02972 | On time 9:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 9:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W03125 | On time 9:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 9:44 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05699 | On time 9:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 10:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02738 | On time 9:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 10:08 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72475 | On time 10:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 10:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05705 | On time 10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 10:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W01980 | On time 10:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 10:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02735 | On time 10:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 10:44 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05711 | On time 10:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 11:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02733 | On time 10:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 11:08 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72478 | On time 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 11:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05717 | On time 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 11:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02357 | On time 11:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 11:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02730 | On time 11:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 11:44 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05723 | On time 11:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 12:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02168 | On time 11:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 12:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72480 | On time 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 12:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05729 | On time 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 12:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02948 | On time 12:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 12:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02169 | On time 12:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 12:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05735 | On time 12:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 1:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02170 | On time 12:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 1:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75166 | On time 1:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 1:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05742 | On time 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 1:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02947 | On time 1:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 1:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W03122 | On time 1:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 1:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05747 | On time 1:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 2:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02719 | On time 1:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 2:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72486 | On time 2:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 2:24 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W05753 | On time 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 2:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01381 | On time 2:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 2:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02716 | On time 2:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 2:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Birmingham to Coventry
Trains from Birmingham to Coventry run on average 8 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country from Birmingham to Coventry trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Coventry from $3 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Coventry
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Coventry 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Coventry
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: The public service bus stop outside station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 10:00 Saturday 12:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bordesley Green Road - Outside booking hall entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 10:3012:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 11:0012:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 11:0015:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lichfield Road - under railway bridge at public service bus stop near to bottom of stairs for Platform 1 Walsall bound platform
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stop at junction of Sir Henry Parkes Road and Canley Road.
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday 06:00 - 19:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 19:00 Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:30 - 14:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance, car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering Rail replacement buses will pick up/drop off in both directions towards Birmingham and Coventry will be the bus stop on Falkland Close at the rear of the Tile Hill Station public car park.
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