- Must visit
Science and Industry Museum
Major museum on the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, covering Manchester’s industrial, scientific and computing heritage.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coventry to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Manchester will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 22 buses that leave Coventry for Manchester on Tue, Jun 02, 7 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 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Coventry to Manchester:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Manchester costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€17) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€27). The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 16m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Manchester buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:25 PM Coventry | 3h05 | 6:30 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Coventry | 3h05 | 7:30 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Coventry | 4h35 | 9:40 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Coventry | 3h00 | 8:30 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Coventry | 3h00 | 9:30 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 PM Coventry | 3h45 | 12:40 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:45 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h45 | 3:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX422 · NX424 | 1:55 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h10 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX422 | 1:55 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h20 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h45 | 5:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 · NX421 | Delayed 5:35 AM 4:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h15 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX121 | 8:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h45 | 1:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h10 | 11:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX590 | 10:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h25 | 3:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h10 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX121 | 12:30 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h50 | 5:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX121 | On time 12:30 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h50 | 5:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX541 | On time 2:50 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h40 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX120 | On time 3:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h20 | 8:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX120 | On time 7:00 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h55 | 10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX541 | On time 8:45 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h40 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX424 | On time 10:40 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h25 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Coventry to Manchester run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Manchester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Manchester trip today.
Major museum on the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, covering Manchester’s industrial, scientific and computing heritage.
University museum with renowned collections in natural history, archaeology and world cultures, recently redeveloped and widely praised.
Popular museum telling the story of football through trophies, memorabilia and interactive displays in the city centre.
Manchester’s best-known creative district, packed with street art, independent shops and a strong music and nightlife identity.
Canal-side conservation area with Roman roots, converted warehouses, bridges and some of the city’s most atmospheric walks.
Famous street in the Gay Village, known for cultural significance, nightlife and role in modern Manchester identity.
A classic Manchester dessert with a shortcrust pastry shell, raspberry jam, custard, and coconut, often topped with a cherry.
A famous Greater Manchester pastry made with flaky pastry filled with currants, butter, and sugar, traditionally eaten as a local sweet treat.
A traditional North West breakfast staple made from pork blood, oats, and seasoning, strongly associated with nearby Bury and commonly served in Manchester.
A highly regarded steak and seafood restaurant set in a former courthouse, popular for British ingredients, polished service, and a lively atmosphere.
A very popular restaurant inspired by Bombay Irani cafes, praised for flavorful dishes, distinctive decor, and all-day dining.
A renowned fine dining restaurant in central Manchester, known for refined modern British cooking and elegant service in a historic setting.
Moderate by UK standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels, drinks, and central dining cost more on weekends and during major events.
Service is often included at 10-12.5% in restaurants; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs or takeaway, but small change is appreciated.
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