The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Coventry
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Coventry will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $5.
Of the 60 trains that leave Birmingham for Coventry every day 60 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.
W057002:33 PM0h31Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:04 PMCoventry station (COV)$51One-way0 changes
W084097:33 PM0h31Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:04 PMCoventry station (COV)$51One-way0 changes
W057547:06 PM0h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:34 PMCoventry station (COV)$51One-way0 changes
W084139:06 PM0h31Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:37 PMCoventry station (COV)$51One-way0 changes
W084118:33 PM0h31Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:04 PMCoventry station (COV)$51One-way0 changes
C724719:03 AM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:23 AMCoventry station (COV)$91One-way0 changes
C7516110:03 AM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:23 AMCoventry station (COV)$91One-way0 changes
C7516311:03 AM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:23 AMCoventry station (COV)$91One-way0 changes
C7516512:03 PM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:23 PMCoventry station (COV)$91One-way0 changes
C751681:03 PM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:23 PMCoventry station (COV)$91One-way0 changes
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Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 28 km
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Live departures
Birmingham to Coventry train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Coventry trains for today, Saturday, 9 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C72469 | On time 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 8:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05660 | On time 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 8:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02971 | On time 8:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 8:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05664 | On time 8:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 9:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72473 | On time 9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 9:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05669 | On time 9:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 9:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02064 | On time 9:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 9:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05673 | On time 9:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 10:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72476 | On time 10:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 10:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05678 | On time 10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 10:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W01979 | 10:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 10:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05686 | On time 10:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 11:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72479 | On time 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 11:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05692 | On time 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 11:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W01977 | On time 11:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 11:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05698 | On time 11:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 12:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72481 | 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 12:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05704 | On time 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 12:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W01976 | On time 12:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 12:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05710 | On time 12:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 1:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72484 | On time 1:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 1:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05716 | On time 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 1:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W01975 | On time 1:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 1:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05722 | On time 1:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 2:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72487 | On time 2:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 2:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05728 | On time 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 2:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02341 | On time 2:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 2:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05734 | On time 2:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 3:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72491 | On time 3:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 3:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05741 | On time 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 3:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02944 | 3:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 3:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05746 | On time 3:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 4:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72494 | On time 4:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 4:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05752 | On time 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 4:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02943 | On time 4:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 4:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05758 | On time 4:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 5:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75171 | On time 5:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 5:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05763 | On time 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 5:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02941 | On time 5:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 5:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05769 | On time 5:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 6:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72500 | On time 6:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 6:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W08412 | On time 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 6:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02343 | On time 6:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 6:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W08415 | On time 6:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 7:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72502 | On time 7:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 7:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W08420 | On time 7:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 7:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
S77070 | 7:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h22 | 7:43 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W08423 | On time 7:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 8:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72505 | On time 8:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 8:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W08424 | On time 8:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 8:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
S77069 | On time 8:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h22 | 8:43 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W08425 | On time 8:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 9:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72507 | On time 9:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 9:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W08426 | On time 9:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 9:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Coventry
Trains from Birmingham to Coventry run on average 10 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 20m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
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FAQs: Birmingham to Coventry train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Coventry
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 14:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 12:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering: Rail replacement buses towards Birmingham will use the Stechford Rail Station 53/11C bus stop on Station Road. Rail replacement buses towards Coventry will be 53/11A Stechford Rail Station bus stop on Station Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stop at junction of Sir Henry Parkes Road and Canley Road.
- Opening hours: Monday 06:00 - 19:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 19:00 Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:30 - 14:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance, car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering Rail replacement buses will pick up/drop off in both directions towards Birmingham and Coventry will be the bus stop on Falkland Close at the rear of the Tile Hill Station public car park.
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