The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Coventry
Cheapest price on Oct 17
€5
Average ticket price on Oct 17
€7
Fastest journey on Oct 17
20 m
Average journey duration on Oct 17
20 m
Trains on Oct 17
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Coventry will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Sat, Oct 17, we found 60 trains from Birmingham to Coventry, including 60 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 17 the 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 .
On Sat, Oct 17 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.
Y808773:06 PM0h33Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:39 PMCoventry station (COV)€51One-way0 transfers
W002227:06 PM0h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:34 PMCoventry station (COV)€51One-way0 transfers
P695206:36 PM0h29Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:05 PMCoventry station (COV)€51One-way0 transfers
G010377:03 PM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:23 PMCoventry station (COV)€51One-way0 transfers
W337627:16 PM0h22Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:38 PMCoventry station (COV)€51One-way0 transfers
G009998:03 AM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:23 AMCoventry station (COV)€81One-way0 transfers
G010029:03 AM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:23 AMCoventry station (COV)€81One-way0 transfers
G0100610:03 AM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:23 AMCoventry station (COV)€81One-way0 transfers
G0101011:03 AM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:23 AMCoventry station (COV)€81One-way0 transfers
G010171:03 PM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:23 PMCoventry station (COV)€81One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Coventry
Trains from Birmingham to Coventry run on average 10 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 10 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 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Coventry train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Coventry trains for today, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01000 | 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 8:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80817 | 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 8:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34115 | 8:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 8:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34284 | 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 8:44 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80823 | 8:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 9:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33891 | 8:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 9:08 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80841 | 10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 10:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34271 | 10:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 10:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34041 | 10:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 10:44 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W11503 · Y80847 | 10:24 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 11:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1 transfer | |
Y80847 | 10:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 11:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34130 | 10:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 11:08 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01009 | 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 11:23 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80853 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 11:34 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34265 | 11:16 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h22 | 11:38 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34233 | 11:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 11:44 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80859 | 11:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 12:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33974 | 11:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 12:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01013 | 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 12:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80865 | 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 12:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33903 | 12:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 12:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33910 | 12:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 12:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17802 | 12:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 1:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33937 | 12:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 1:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01032 | 5:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 5:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80914 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 5:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34124 | 5:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 5:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33901 | 5:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 5:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80917 | 5:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 6:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34088 | 5:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 6:08 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01035 | 6:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h20 | 6:23 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80920 | 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 6:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01365 | 6:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h21 | 6:38 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34152 | 6:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h23 | 6:44 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17906 | 6:36 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 7:04 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Coventry
With dozens of direct trains every day and a short journey time of just 20 minutes, travelling by train from Birmingham to Coventry is a more stress-free way of making the journey than by taking the car. You avoid having to navigate busy city streets and then finding somewhere to park. The route is provided by two operators - CrossCountry and West Midlands Railway, with all departures from Birmingham New Street and arrivals at Coventry Station.
Birmingham to Coventry train time: daily departures
From Monday to Saturday there are up to nine direct departures an hour for trains from Birmingham to Coventry. Services start in the early hours of the morning and continue until late at night. There is a reduced service on Sundays although there are still at least two departures an hour during the day.
How long is the journey by train from Birmingham to Coventry?
All trains on services from Birmingham to Coventry are direct and complete the journey in just 20 minutes.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to Coventry?
Departure train station: all trains from Birmingham to Coventry depart from Birmingham New Street Station which is located in the centre of the city. This large station is part of the Bullring and Grand Central Complex of transport hubs, shops, restaurants and cinemas. New Street Station is served by trams, local and long-distance buses and taxis. All areas of the station have step-free access and accessible toilets. Other station facilities include car and bicycle parking, car rental desks, a ticket office, ticket machines, waiting areas, passenger lounges, telephones, WiFi, ATMs, toilets and left luggage storage.
Arrival train station: trains from Birmingham to Coventry complete their journey at Coventry Station. The station is centrally located and is a 10-15-minute walk from the city's main shopping centres and the cathedral. Local journeys can also be made by taxi or bus. Coventry Station has car and bicycle parking, a ticket office, ticket machines, WiFi, ATMs, waiting areas, telephones, shops and refreshments. All areas of the station have step-free access while accessible toilets are also available.
Which train companies travel from Birmingham to Coventry?
Direct train services between Birmingham and Coventry are provided by CrossCountry and West Midlands Railway.
CrossCountry Birmingham to Coventry
CrossCountry is part of Arriva UK Trains and covers much of the UK apart from London. Birmingham New Street is a major hub with all services either passing through the station or terminating there. Its routes from Birmingham to Coventry depart throughout the day and take just 20 minutes.
West Midlands Railway Birmingham to Coventry
West Midlands Railway offers routes across the West Midlands. West Midlands Railway offers services between Birmingham and Coventry throughout the day with a journey time of 20 minutes.
Birmingham to Coventry trains: services on board
Both CrossCountry and West Midlands Railway offer passengers a choice of Standard and first-class tickets, although first-class seating is sometimes restricted on commuter routes. All carriages have comfortable seats as well as luggage space, toilets, individual lights, tables or trays, power sockets and WiFi. There are spaces for wheelchairs and accessible toilets on board all trains.
How to find cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Coventry?
Train tickets from Birmingham to Coventry can be bought on the day of travel although cheaper tickets can be found when you buy them online in advance. Be flexible about the day or time of day you travel, and you will also save money. Peak commuter hours in the morning are always more in demand and therefore more expensive.
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Coventry
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
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Coventry
Most Birmingham to Coventry trains use the Birmingham New Street to Coventry station pair, with some services arriving at Canley. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Coventry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New 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 and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: 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.
Getting to University from Birmingham city centre
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University train station facilities and services
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at University.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at University. 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at University: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at University: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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 Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Coventry station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Coventry from Coventry city centre
Coventry train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coventry: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Coventry Arena from Coventry city centre
Coventry Arena is 4 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Coventry Arena train station facilities and services
Coventry Arena has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Coventry Arena.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coventry Arena: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Coventry Arena: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Canley from Coventry city centre
Canley is 2 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Canley train station facilities and services
Canley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Canley.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Canley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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