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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Coventry to Preston (Lancs) for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Coventry
- Departure station
- Coventry station guide
- Address
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- Station Square, CV1 2GT
Operators serving Coventry
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Coventry
- Toilets
- Cafe
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- Station Car Park (paid)
Explore the area around Coventry
- Coventry Cathedral
- Transport Museum
About your departure station
Coventry station (1838) was rebuilt in 1962 following wartime bombing, featuring a striking modernist design.
Today it serves 8 million annual passengers with multiple operators.
Recent upgrades improved accessibility and retail.
Future plans include HS2 connections.
Coventry remains the West Midlands second busiest station, combining modern transport needs with the citys post war regeneration story.
The station continues to evolve alongside Coventrys growing university and cultural scene.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Coventry to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter Coventry as your departure station and Preston (Lancs) as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Coventry and Preston (Lancs)?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.