The average train between Leicester and Coventry takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Coventry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Coventry. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Coventry at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Coventry station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Leicester to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.
Book your Leicester to Coventry train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Leicester and Coventry is 36.4 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Coventry via Nuneaton in around 1h 27m.