Derby to Coventry by train
Coventry lies 57 km (36 mi) south of Derby, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 33 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 70 km (44 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Derby | Coventry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 270,468 | 345,324 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Derby Nottingham Road railway station, Derby Friargate railway station, Sinfin North railway station | Coventry Arena railway station, Coundon Road railway station, Foleshill railway station |
| Postal codes | DE1 | CV1 |
Where to book trains from Derby to Coventry
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Staying in Coventry
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Book a hotel in Coventry
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Common questions
How far is Coventry from Derby?
57 km (36 mi) in a straight line, south of Derby; by road roughly 70 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Derby to Coventry by train?
About 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Derby and Coventry?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.