How much does a train ticket cost from Coventry to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Coventry to Manchester start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £38. 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 Manchester?

The average train journey time from Coventry to Manchester is 1h 59m, covering a distance of 80 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 4 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 07:30. And the latest train departs at 20:30.

Which 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 44 reviews.

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

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 Manchester?

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 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 £13

Next train departures

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:30	Coventry	1h 59m	18:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	11:30	Coventry	1h 59m	13:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	10:30	Coventry	2h	12:30	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	10:30	Coventry	2h	12:30	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	11:30	Coventry	1h 59m	13:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:30	Coventry	1h 59m	17:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:30	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:30	Coventry	1h 59m	17:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:30	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:30	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:30	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:30	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	15:30	Coventry	1h 59m	17:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:30	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:30	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	15:30	Coventry	1h 59m	17:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	16:36	Coventry	2h 8m	18:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:30	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	16:36	Coventry	2h 8m	18:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 00:32 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Coventry to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

80 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £64	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £185	Average duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £20	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Coventry to Manchester 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 Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Coventry to Manchester start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £38. 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 Manchester?
The average train journey time from Coventry to Manchester is 1h 59m, covering a distance of 80 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 4 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 07:30. And the latest train departs at 20:30.
Which 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 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Coventry to Manchester?
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 Manchester?
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 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

04/12

£60

05/12

£69

Today

£67

07/12

£52

08/12

£37

09/12

£37

10/12

£37

11/12

£37

The cheapest trip from Coventry to Manchester was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £37

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 £37 to £178 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 £37, which is on 2025-12-11.