- 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 Manchester to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Coventry will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 40 trains from Manchester to Coventry, including 13 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 58 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 Manchester to Coventry run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 28m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Coventry.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Coventry trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W34104+ W11291 | Delayed 8:34 AM 8:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 10:58 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
W34097+ W11317 | Delayed 11:34 AM 11:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 1:58 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
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G01138+ W33940 | 8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 10:08 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01005 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 10:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34104+ W11291 | 8:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 10:58 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01144+ W34130 | 9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 11:08 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01009 | 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 11:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33893+ W11302 | 9:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 11:58 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
W29866+ W33974 | 10:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 12:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01013 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 12:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33902+ W11311 | 10:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 12:58 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
W29871+ W33937 | 11:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 1:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01018 | 11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 1:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34097+ W11317 | 11:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 1:58 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
W29877+ W33959 | 12:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 2:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01022 | 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h59 | 2:24 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33925+ W11324 | 12:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 2:58 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
W29882+ W34145 | 1:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 3:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01024 | 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 3:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33886+ W11330 | 1:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 3:58 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01150+ W34051 | 2:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 4:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01027 | 2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 4:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01289+ W11335 | 2:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 4:58 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
W29895+ W34194 | 3:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 5:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01032 | 3:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 5:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34255+ W11342 | 3:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 5:58 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01159+ W34088 | 4:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 6:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
G01035 | 4:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h58 | 6:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34066+ W11347 | 4:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 6:58 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
W29908+ W33957 | 5:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 7:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Manchester to Coventry with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, and West Midlands Trains. High-speed trains available on this route with Avanti West Coast. Regional trains available on this route with West Midlands Trains. 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Coventry trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Coventry station pair, with some services arriving at Coventry Arena. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Coventry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple food outlets and cafes available.
Free public Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester.
Available at Manchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester: Step-free access throughout the station.
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.
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.
Check train stations information for Manchester and Coventry, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.