- 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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Coventry will cost around €192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €104.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 7 trains from Edinburgh to Coventry, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct trains cover the 409 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 47 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest trains will take 5 h 2 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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Trains from Edinburgh to Coventry run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €24 by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 18:58. The fastest train covers the 254 miles (409 km) distance in 4h 9m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Edinburgh to Coventry.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Coventry trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W33256 | 10:51 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h47 | 3:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33219 | 12:51 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h47 | 5:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02012+ TP017900+ W33151+ W29913 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h13 | 8:43 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3 transfers | |
W33251 | 2:51 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h47 | 7:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33197 | 4:51 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h52 | 9:43 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84929+ W33240 | 6:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 11:22 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
W33350+ Y81105 | 6:51 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h02 | 11:53 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Edinburgh to Coventry with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, and London North Eastern Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, and Transpennine Express. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Coventry.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Coventry trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Coventry station pair, with some services arriving at Coventry Arena. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Coventry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley 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, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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: 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.
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.
Check train stations information for Edinburgh and Coventry, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.