London Euston (EUS) to Coventry train with Avanti West Coast

Trains from London-Euston to Coventry

There are many train services between London-Euston and Coventry each day, leaving every hour or so on weekdays from early in the morning until late at night. The journey is fast and usually takes around one hour 10 minutes.

London-Euston to Coventry train times: daily departures

The busiest time of day for trains from London-Euston to Coventry is around breakfast time, with dozens of trains leaving between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., before services start to leave more regularly every 30 minutes to one hour until the early evening. The first train of the day leaves at approximately 1:30 a.m. and the last leaves at around midnight.

How long is the journey by train from London-Euston to Coventry?

If the service is running directly then the journey usually lasts between one and two hours, depending on the provider. If the journey includes one or two stops then it can take from two hours up to almost six hours 30 minutes if it's late at night. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London-Euston to Coventry?

Departure train station: trains depart from Euston Station in London. Euston Station is located in Central London and is well-connected by public transport as it is only a few metres from both St Pancras Station and Kings Cross. The station is large and well-equipped, with shops, eateries, toilets, ATMs and waiting rooms available.

Arrival train station: trains from London-Euston arrive at three stations in Coventry: Coventry Station, Coventry Arena, and Canley. Coventry Station is the most centrally located, around 0.7 miles from the city centre, a 15-minute walk. Canley is 2.2 miles outside the city but connecting trains run every 30 minutes. Coventry Arena is 3.1 miles outside the city centre but is well-served by both buses and connecting trains. All stations have basic amenities, with waiting rooms, toilets and taxi ranks provided.

Which train companies travel from London-Euston to Coventry?

Trains from London-Euston to Coventry are run by Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway. They both run a similar number of services, but Virgin Trains usually have a much shorter journey time. West Midlands Railway runs the only overnight services. 

Virgin Trains: London-Euston to Coventry

Virgin Trains run services all day, with the fastest journey usually lasting around one hour. Most services run directly but some early morning services may have one or two changes at Rugby and Coventry, if arriving at Coventry Arena.

West Midlands Railway: London-Euston to Coventry

West Midlands Railway services usually take around one hour 50 minutes, although with changes this can take upwards of five to six hours. They run services all day, from 1:00 a.m. onwards. 

London-Euston to Coventry trains: services on board

Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway both offer first and second-class carriages, and both allow pets if they are kept in a basket or on a lead. You can take bikes on board, but it's best to make a reservation beforehand. Both providers have luggage policies that allow you to bring up to two medium suitcases and one piece of land luggage. If you're a wheelchair user, you should book assistance in advance and arrive at the station 20 minutes before your train is due to leave. All West Midlands Railway's trains are wheelchair accessible, but their first-class carriages are not.

How to find cheap train tickets from London-Euston to Coventry?

If you book your train tickets in advance, then you may be able to save money on your journey. You can also get a great deal on trains from London-Euston to Coventry by being flexible with your travel dates, or by choosing a connecting train with one stop, as longer services often result in cheaper tickets.