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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 an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 $1 (€1) 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 1h 12m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $20 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 40m versus 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Coventry
How to get from Birmingham to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:30 AM0h35Birmingham3:05 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:30 AM0h35Birmingham3:05 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G009977:03 AM0h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:23 AMCoventry station (COV)$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y808238:36 AM0h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:04 AMCoventry station (COV)$81One-way0 transfers- W340547:17 AM0h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:38 AMCoventry station (COV)$91One-way0 transfers
- W339507:47 AM0h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:08 AMCoventry station (COV)$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM0h35Birmingham7:05 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:00 PM0h40Birmingham3:40 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:40 AM0h40Birmingham9:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Coventry:
A bus is $1 (€1) 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 1h 12m.
- Around 15 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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