How much is the train ticket from Coventry to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Coventry to Manchester start from R 288. The average price for this train route is around R 846. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 129 km. The quickest train can get 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 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?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator offers 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 R 276

Next train departures

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	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	08:30	Coventry	1h 59m	10:29	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

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
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 14 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	11:30	Coventry	1h 59m	13:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	10:30	Coventry	2h	12:30	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	15:36	Coventry	2h 8m	17:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	10:30	Coventry	2h	12:30	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 15 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	07:35	Coventry	2h 9m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:35	Coventry	2h 9m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 16 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	07:35	Coventry	2h 9m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:35	Coventry	2h 9m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Coventry	1h 59m	09:29	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	07:35	Coventry	2h 9m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:35	Coventry	2h 9m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:41 PM 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 R 241, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

129 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 208 - R 2 677	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 288 - R 4 096	Average duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 241 - R 448	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, Amtrak Acela

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 differ 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 from R 288. The average price for this train route is around R 846. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 129 km. The quickest train can get 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 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator offers 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

09/12

R 993

10/12

R 1 165

Today

R 990

12/12

R 819

13/12

R 819

14/12

R 824

15/12

R 817

16/12

R 819

The cheapest trip from Coventry to Manchester was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 817

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 R 817 to R 4 008 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 R 817, which is on 2025-12-15.

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.