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Compare 3 ways to travel from Coventry to Edinburgh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Coventry to Edinburgh by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Coventry to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Coventry to Edinburgh start from £48. The average price for this train route is around £140. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Coventry to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Coventry to Edinburgh is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 254 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 42m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Coventry to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Coventry to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Coventry to Edinburgh departs at 07:35. And the latest train departs at 17:39.
Which is the best train operator from Coventry to Edinburgh?
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 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Coventry to Edinburgh?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Coventry to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Coventry to Edinburgh?
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.
The cheapest trip from Coventry to Edinburgh was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £46To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Coventry to Edinburgh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £46 to £230 for a train ticket from Coventry to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £47, which is on 2025-12-16.
