Coventry to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Coventry to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$9

Average price

$10

Fastest journey

35 m

Average duration

49 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

28 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

National Express
10:40PM0h55
Coventry
11:35PMBirmingham
$91One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:55AM0h35
Coventry
02:30AMBirmingham
$101One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:45PM0h55
Coventry
09:40PMBirmingham
$111One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:25PM0h50
Coventry
11:15PMBirmingham
$111One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
05:40PM0h50
Coventry
06:30PMBirmingham
$111One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Coventry to Birmingham

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)

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Train

€7

Average price

€7

Average price

Cheapest

1h 13m

Average total duration

43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Coventry to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 1:20 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX777
Delayed
2:45 PM 3:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0h45
4:05 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
Delayed
2:45 PM 11:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1h00
12:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
Delayed
2:45 PM 1:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1h05
2:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
On time
2:45 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0h55
3:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
On time
5:50 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1h00
6:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
On time
7:45 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0h55
8:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
On time
9:40 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0h55
10:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0h35
10:55 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Coventry to Birmingham

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Buses from Coventry to Birmingham run on average 15 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $3 (€2)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $3 (€2)

Bus companies: National Express, Megabus and Virgin Trains from Coventry to Birmingham

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:

  • Average Duration: 59 min
  • Cheapest Price: $10
  • National Express frequency: 25 a day

Buses from Coventry to Birmingham

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.

Taking the Bus from Coventry

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.

Getting into Birmingham by Bus

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.

FAQs: Bus from Coventry to Birmingham

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Coventry to Birmingham

Coventry
Birmingham
The major bus station for departures in Coventry is Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station for your trip from Coventry to Birmingham.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
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Fairfax Street
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  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
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  • Available outside the main entrance.
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  • Ramps
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  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transit options for Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
  • Bus: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12X, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 27, 48, 85, 585 Train: Coventry Station
The major bus station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham, Brunel Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Brunel Street for your trip to Birmingham from Coventry.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
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ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
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