- 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
€52
Average price
€62
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Coventry will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
Of the 6 trains that leave Southampton for Coventry on Tue, Aug 04, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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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G00858Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€53 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 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 Southampton to Coventry:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Coventry costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-17.14. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Coventry trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:15 PM Southampton | 2h12 | 5:27 PM Coventry | 0 transfersDirect | |
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G00855 | 8:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 10:27 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00858 | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h13 | 11:28 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00861 | 10:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 12:27 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00866 | 11:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h13 | 1:28 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Southampton to Coventry run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Coventry trains use the Southampton Central to Coventry station pair, with some services arriving at Coventry Arena. Use this guide to compare Southampton and Coventry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Southampton Airport Parkway is 5 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Millbrook (Hants) is 2 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Millbrook (Hants) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Millbrook (Hants).
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Millbrook (Hants): Parking.
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.
Canley is 2 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Canley 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 Canley.
Ticket office support is available at Canley. 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 Canley: Parking.
Available at Canley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Canley: 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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