Coventry to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Coventry to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Sep 10

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Avanti West Coast
09:36AM4h43
Coventry station (COV)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Avanti West Coast
10:27AM5h51
Coventry station (COV)
04:18PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1121One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
10:27AM5h10
Coventry station (COV)
03:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1791One-way
1 transfer
Transpennine Express
08:27AM5h05
Coventry station (COV)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1881One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
10:30AM5h07
Coventry station (COV)
03:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$2051One-way
2 transfers

Train schedule from Coventry to Edinburgh

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10
Transpennine Express
08:27AM5h05
Coventry station (COV)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
Cross Country
08:30AM5h39
Coventry station (COV)
02:09PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
09:36AM4h43
Coventry station (COV)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
10:27AM5h10
Coventry station (COV)
03:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
10:27AM5h51
Coventry station (COV)
04:18PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
10:30AM5h07
Coventry station (COV)
03:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Coventry to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your train from Coventry to Edinburgh is 5 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Coventry to Edinburgh route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Coventry to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Coventry to Edinburgh.

Fastest train times from Coventry to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Sep 10

Fastest Journey

4 h 43 m

Average

5 h 15 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

409 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Coventry for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Avanti West Coast
09:36AM4h43
Coventry station (COV)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1121One-way
0 transfers
Transpennine Express
08:27AM5h05
Coventry station (COV)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1881One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
10:30AM5h07
Coventry station (COV)
03:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$2051One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
10:27AM5h10
Coventry station (COV)
03:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1791One-way
1 transfer
Cross Country
08:30AM5h39
Coventry station (COV)
02:09PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$2291One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Coventry to Edinburgh

distanceDistance254 miles (409 km)
durationAverage train duration4 h 43 min
priceAverage train ticket price$144 (€122)
frequencyTrain frequency5 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 5 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express

Trains from Coventry to Edinburgh cover the 254 miles (409 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 43 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $144 (€122), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $64 (€55). Travelers depart most frequently from Coventry and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

Train companies: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express from Coventry to Edinburgh trains

Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express trains will get you from Coventry to Edinburgh from $59 (€50). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Coventry to Edinburgh with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $176

FAQs: Trains from Coventry to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Coventry to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Coventry to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Coventry to Edinburgh can start from as little as $64 (€55) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Coventry to Edinburgh is $144 (€122); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Coventry to Edinburgh is on average 4 h 43 min   for the 254 mile (409 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Coventry to Edinburgh by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Coventry to Edinburgh leaves at 4: 33 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Coventry to Edinburgh leaves at 5: 45 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Coventry to Edinburgh without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 5 direct trains from Coventry to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a train from Coventry to Edinburgh, you can count on Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Coventry to Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Coventry, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Edinburgh from Coventry is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Coventry to Edinburgh by train is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Coventry to Edinburgh including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Coventry to Edinburgh

Coventry
Edinburgh
The major railway station for departures from Coventry is Coventry. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Coventry for your journey between Coventry and Edinburgh.
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Public transit options for Coventry
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Edinburgh from Coventry.
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ParkingParking
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Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.

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