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Compare train for Watford to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. 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 train costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Watford to Coventry
Compare the available ways to get from Watford to Coventry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 15m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $48 (€40) compared to roughly $30 (€25) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Watford to Coventry
How to get from Watford to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Coventry is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P695055:55 AM 1h49 Watford Junction (WFJ) 7:44 AM Coventry station (COV) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P69505
5:55 AM 1h49 Watford Junction (WFJ) 7:44 AM Coventry station (COV) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P69505+W33883
5:55 AM 1h30 Watford Junction (WFJ) 7:25 AM Coventry station (COV) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W33883+
P69700 · L227295:48 AM 1h37 Watford High Street (WFH) 7:25 AM Coventry station (COV) $45 1 One-way 2 transfers - W33883+W70566
5:14 AM 2h11 Bushey (BSH) 7:25 AM Coventry station (COV) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34144+C00118
5:18 AM 2h15 Bushey (BSH) 7:33 AM Coventry station (COV) $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Coventry as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Coventry by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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