- Must visit
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Coventry’s leading museum and gallery, covering local history, transport, costume, and art in an engaging city-centre venue.
Cheapest price on Sep 13
$9
Average ticket price on Sep 13
$9
Fastest journey on Sep 13
20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 13
24 m
Trains on Sep 13
6
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.
On Sun, Sep 13, we found 6 trains from Birmingham to Coventry, including 6 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 13 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sun, Sep 13 the slowest trains will take 34 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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L05053Omio 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 an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Coventry:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Coventry costing on average $10.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 48m.
The journey is about 14m faster (24m by train vs 38m by car) and roughly $12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 vs $20). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Coventry trains for today, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y80894 | On time 4:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 5:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33434 | 4:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 5:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01031 | 5:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 5:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17947 | On time 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 5:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33596 | 5:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 5:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33464 | On time 5:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 5:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80904 | On time 5:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 6:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33461 | On time 10:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 10:24 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W00207 | 10:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h29 | 10:35 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W00225 | On time 10:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h29 | 11:21 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y81081 | 11:16 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 11:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16804 | On time 11:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 11:50 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 13 | |||||
W33312 | 8:26 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h22 | 8:48 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L05053 | 8:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h34 | 9:07 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33035 | 8:56 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h22 | 9:18 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01004 | On time 9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 9:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L12492 | 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h35 | 9:42 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33206 | 9:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 9:51 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Coventry run on average 10 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Coventry — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Coventry trip today.
Coventry’s leading museum and gallery, covering local history, transport, costume, and art in an engaging city-centre venue.
Award-winning museum celebrating Coventry’s cycle, car, and engineering heritage, with major collections and immersive displays.
Artist-led gallery and studio complex in FarGo Village, popular for contemporary art, creative events, and independent culture.
Historic street of timber-framed buildings and cobbles, giving one of the best surviving glimpses of medieval Coventry.
Creative retail quarter built on a former industrial site, known for indie shops, street art, events, and a lively local atmosphere.
Major city-centre park with formal gardens, memorials, sports facilities, and broad green space popular with locals year-round.
A pork and herb sausage linked to nearby Warwickshire. It is a well-known regional specialty often served with mash or in breakfast dishes.
A soft white bap filled with chips, popular across Coventry and the West Midlands as a cheap, filling local fast-food staple.
A classic Midlands pork pie associated with nearby Melton Mowbray. Common in Coventry pubs, markets, and picnic spreads.
Refined modern British fine dining with tasting menus and polished service. One of Coventry’s best-known special-occasion restaurants.
Popular Thai restaurant serving classic curries, stir-fries, and seafood in a relaxed, long-established venue near the city centre.
Stylish city-centre Indian restaurant known for creative curries, grills, and contemporary presentation in an upbeat setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses, casual meals, and coffee are fairly manageable for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Coventry Railway Station -> Broadgate, 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.

Most Birmingham to Coventry trains use the Birmingham New Street to Coventry station pair, with some services arriving at Tile Hill. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Coventry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Stechford is 5 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Stechford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stechford.
Ticket office support is available at Stechford. 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.
Available at Stechford: Parking.
Available at Stechford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stechford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are 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.
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 options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Coventry: Parking, WC.
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Tile Hill is 5 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Tile Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
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.
Available at Tile Hill: Parking.
Available at Tile Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Coventry Arena is 4 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Coventry Arena has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Coventry Arena.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Coventry Arena: Parking.
Available at Coventry Arena: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry Arena: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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.
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