The average train between Manchester and Coventry takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. 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 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Coventry at 10:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Coventry station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
Manchester to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.
Book your Manchester to Coventry train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Coventry is 129 km. The road distance is 161 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Coventry hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.