How to travel from Birmingham to Coventry

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Compare bus and train 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 34m. 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 $5.

Distance: 17 miles (28 km)

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How to get from Birmingham to Coventry by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
06:30AM0h35
Birmingham
07:05AMCoventry
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:30AM0h35
Birmingham
07:05AMCoventry
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:30AM0h35
Birmingham
07:05AMCoventry
$81One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
03:25AM0h35
Birmingham
04:00AMCoventry
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Coventry

Travel to Coventry easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Coventry.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Coventry including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Coventry is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Coventry:

A train is $0.87 (€0.70) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Coventry costing on average $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 20m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Bus takes on average 35m.

The distance from Birmingham to Coventry is approximately 17 miles (28 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Coventry is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Coventry as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Coventry:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Coventry, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Coventry by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Coventry with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Coventry often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham New Street (BHM), Manchester, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coventry and these popular destinations at a great price.
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