How much is the train ticket from Coventry to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Coventry to Manchester start at $25. The average price for this train route is around $131. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Coventry to Manchester?

The average train trip from Coventry to Manchester takes 1h 59m and covers 129 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 59m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Coventry to Manchester route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Coventry to Manchester?

The earliest train from Coventry to Manchester departs at 7:30am. The latest train departs at 4:30pm.

What is the best train operator from Coventry to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Coventry to Manchester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Coventry to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Coventry to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Coventry to Manchester from $23

Next train departures

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on March 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:30pm	Coventry	1h 59m	6:29pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	3:30pm	Coventry	1h 59m	5:29pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Coventry	1h 59m	5:29pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	3:36pm	Coventry	2h 8m	5:44pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	3:36pm	Coventry	2h 8m	5:44pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on March 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:30am	Coventry	2h	12:30pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	11:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	1:29pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	10:30am	Coventry	2h	12:30pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	3:36pm	Coventry	2h 8m	5:44pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	10:30am	Coventry	2h	12:30pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on March 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:35am	Coventry	2h 9m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:35am	Coventry	2h 9m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on March 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:35am	Coventry	2h 9m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on April 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:35am	Coventry	2h 9m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:35am	Coventry	2h 9m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on April 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	8:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Coventry	1h 59m	5:29pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on April 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	9:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:30am	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:12 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Coventry to Manchester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

129 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $83	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $350	Average Duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train companies

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi3.9

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi2.2

GB train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, RegioJet, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Coventry to Manchester by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Coventry to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Coventry to Manchester start at $25. The average price for this train route is around $131. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Coventry to Manchester?
The average train trip from Coventry to Manchester takes 1h 59m and covers 129 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 59m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Coventry to Manchester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Coventry to Manchester?
The earliest train from Coventry to Manchester departs at 7:30am. The latest train departs at 4:30pm.
What is the best train operator from Coventry to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Coventry to Manchester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Coventry to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Coventry to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03-26

$125

03-27

$112

Today

$67

03-29

$23

03-30

$54

03-31

$39

04-01

No data

04-02

$54

The cheapest trip from Coventry to Manchester was searched and found on Mar 29, 2026 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Coventry to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $325 for a train ticket from Coventry to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2026-03-29.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.