The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Coventry
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
37 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Coventry will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 20 buses that leave Birmingham for Coventry on Tue, Jun 02, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus8:40 AM0h40Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 AM0h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway3:05 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM0h55Birmingham3:55 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM0h35Birmingham7:05 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
NX7071:30 AM0h40Birmingham, Coach Station2:10 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
NX4223:25 AM0h35Birmingham, Coach Station4:00 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 AM0h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway3:05 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM0h35Birmingham7:05 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM0h40Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
NX7071:30 AM0h40Birmingham, Coach Station2:10 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Coventry:
A bus is $0.20 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Coventry costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 42m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€6) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 42m versus 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Birmingham to Coventry Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator West Midlands Trains | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Avanti West Coast | Departure Time 08:56AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:19AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Avanti West Coast | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Live departures
Birmingham to Coventry bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Coventry buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX707 | Delayed 1:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h40 | 6:50 PM 6:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0h35 | 3:05 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX422 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h35 | 4:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | Delayed 4:45 AM 3:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 0h45 | 5:30 AM 5:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 4:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h40 | 6:50 PM 6:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 5:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h45 | 6:30 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Birmingham | 0h35 | 7:05 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h50 | 6:50 PM 6:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 7:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h05 | 8:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0h40 | 9:20 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h00 | 10:30 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h50 | 6:50 PM 6:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 11:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h55 | 12:25 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h50 | 6:50 PM 6:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 2:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h50 | 6:50 PM 6:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h05 | 4:05 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Birmingham | 0h55 | 3:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | Delayed 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h00 | 6:50 PM 6:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 6:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h55 | 6:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | On time 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0h50 | 7:50 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Coventry
Buses from Birmingham to Coventry run on average 15 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average bus duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Birmingham to CoventryYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Coventry with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $3 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Coventry
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Coventry by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Coventry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Coventry
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12X, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 27, 48, 85, 585 Train: Coventry Station
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