The average train between Manchester and Coventry takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Coventry. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Coventry at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Coventry station via Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Manchester to Coventry train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Coventry train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Manchester to Coventry train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Manchester and Coventry is 129 km. The road distance is 180 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m.