- 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 23
$23
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$44
Fastest journey on Sep 23
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
2 h 33 m
Trains on Sep 23
6
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Coventry will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 6 trains from Liverpool to Coventry, including 6 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct trains cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Liverpool to Coventry:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Coventry costing on average $60 (€50).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $60 (€50) compared to roughly $59 (€48) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Coventry trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:43 PM Liverpool | 2h40 | 9:23 PM Coventry | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
![]() | 7:33 AM Liverpool | 2h25 | 9:58 AM Coventry | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:12 AM Liverpool | 2h46 | 10:58 AM Coventry | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Liverpool | 2h31 | 11:04 AM Coventry | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:12 AM Liverpool | 2h46 | 11:58 AM Coventry | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:33 AM Liverpool | 2h31 | 12:04 PM Coventry | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:33 PM Liverpool | 2h31 | 5:04 PM Coventry | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Liverpool to Coventry run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:11, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 92 miles (149 km) distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 92 miles (149 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 1:11 AM |
Last train 9:56 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Coventry trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Coventry station pair, with some services arriving at Coventry Arena. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Coventry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Liverpool Lime 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: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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.
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 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.
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