Coventry train station is the main railway station serving the city of Coventry, in West Midlands. Although Coventry's first rail station was built in 1838, a more efficient station quickly superseded it just two years later. Change and transition followed throughout the 19th century until the latest redevelopment in 1962, which coincided with the electrification of the West Coast Main Line. The station's modern architecture with its spacious concourse was rewarded in 1995 by English Heritage, making the structure one of 400 listed buildings (including a Roman fortification) located within the city limits.
Coventry is a city with transport at its heart. The world's first modern bicycle was built here in 1885, and the original British motorcar followed in 1897. Yet, the city is perhaps most famous for the rather unusual mode of transport chosen by Lady Godiva for her famous taxation protest in the 11th-century – riding naked on a white horse through the city's streets. The noble woman's statue in Broadgate is only a ten-minute walk from the station. Coventry is also the nearest station to Kenilworth Castle, just hop on the x17 bus to get there.
Coventry train station is mainly served by Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Railway trains.
Both Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Railway services connect Birmingham to Coventry in 28m and London to Coventry in 1h 35m. Avanti West Coast trains also run from Blackpool North to Coventry in 3h 44m.
Need more information on how to get to Coventry by train? Check out our dedicated page to trains to Coventry.
Want to know when your next train from/to Coventry station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Coventry railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Coventry.
The station comprises four platforms. Platform 1 with services to London is found directly in front of the entrance, and all other platforms can be accessed by two footbridges, the left serviced by lifts, the right with stairs. Coffee shops can be found in the main concourse and on platforms 1 and 2.
Coventry train station has one multi-storey car park, which can be found near the British Transport Police Building, opposite platform 1. The car park is open 24/7 and has 2 accessible parking spaces.
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Coventry station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Trains arrive into and depart from Coventry station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Coventry.
Yes, there are toilets available to use at Coventry station.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Coventry station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.
Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
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to Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | 05:33 | 3 | On time |
to London Euston | West Midlands Trains | 05:39 | 1 | On time |
to Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | 05:47 | 3 | On time |
to London Euston | Avanti West Coast | 05:52 | 1 | Scheduled |
to Nuneaton | West Midlands Trains | 05:56 | 4 | On time |
Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
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from Northampton | West Midlands Trains | 05:46 | 3 | On time |
from Birmingham New Street | Avanti West Coast | 05:51 | 1 | Scheduled |
from Leamington Spa | West Midlands Trains | 05:54 | 4 | On time |
from Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | 06:04 | 1 | On time |
from Wolverhampton | Avanti West Coast | 06:10 | 1 | On time |