Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
49 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coventry to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Birmingham will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 5 buses that leave Coventry for Birmingham on Sun, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 55 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. 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 train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€7 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | Delayed 2:45 PM 3:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0h45 | 4:05 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 2:45 PM 11:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 2:45 PM 1:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1h05 | 2:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 2:45 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0h55 | 3:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:50 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1h00 | 6:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:45 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0h55 | 8:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:40 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0h55 | 10:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0h35 | 10:55 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average bus duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Find the best buses between Coventry and Birmingham with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and Virgin Trains from $4 (€3). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Coventry to Birmingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
National Express from Coventry to Birmingham bus information:
Buses offer a fast and convenient way to travel from Coventry to Birmingham with National Express operating over 30 daily departures. The first service leaves 2:10 a.m. at and the last departure of the day sets off at 11:35 p.m. Average travel time is 40 minutes with the fastest taking 35 minutes. All services are direct with a few calling at Birmingham Airport. Buses to Birmingham leave from Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station, a major bus hub for the city. National Express coaches from Coventry arrive at Birmingham Coach Station located on Mill Lane in the Digbeth area. From there it’s a five minute walk along Digbeth High Street to the city centre.
National Express buses from Coventry to Birmingham depart from the Pool Meadow Bus Station, conveniently located in the city centre. There are frequent buses, operated by Stagecoach, National Express Coventry and Travel de Courcey, which provide a comprehensive local travel network around the city and out to surrounding villages and towns. Coventry has a limited night bus service. The city is the home of the Black Cab, with cab ranks located across Coventry.
Birmingham has been growing in popularity as a visitor destination and is a city that successfully blends the new with the old. Streets contain elegant Victorian houses alongside contemporary buildings of glass and steel. Birmingham is sometimes referred to as England's 'Venice', with over a 60 miles of canals, providing excellent recreational opportunities and a calm oasis within this bustling city. Visitor attractions include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, the National Sea Life Centre and the fascinating exhibits of the Back to Basics Museum. Buses from Coventry to Birmingham arrive at the Birmingham Coach Station, a major interchange, located in the city centre. Birmingham's extensive public transport system is operated by Network West Midlands and consists of urban trains, local buses and the Midland Metro, a light rail system. Birmingham features one of the longest bus routes in Europe, which is over 18 miles in length and has 272 bus stops. cabs are available at the coach station.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre.
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