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Watford to Coventry Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Watford to Coventry? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £9.00, with average prices for this route around £11.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
11:31 54m, Direct Watford Junction	12:25 Coventry		Find Tickets
11:33 1h 32m, Changes required Watford Junction	13:05 Coventry	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
11:38 1h 36m, Direct Watford Junction	13:14 Coventry	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
12:31 54m, Direct Watford Junction	13:25 Coventry		Find Tickets
12:33 1h 31m, Changes required Watford Junction	14:04 Coventry	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
12:38 1h 36m, Direct Watford Junction	14:14 Paris	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets

Watford to Coventry Train Route Details

First train

01:00

Last train

23:29

Departure station

Watford

Arrival station

Coventry

Journey time

43m

Distance

113 km

Price

£9.00*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Watford to Coventry

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Watford to Coventry. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Watford to Coventry for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Watford to Coventry, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Watford to Coventry ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Watford to Coventry more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Watford to Coventry train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Watford to Coventry Train prices and times

Watford to Coventry Train Route Details