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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €2. 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 train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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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.
There are 2 travel options between Birmingham and Coventry. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Coventry is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $4 (€4) compared to other travel options to Coventry:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $8 (€7) from Birmingham to Coventry.
The fastest way to get to Coventry from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 20 min.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes 35 min on average.
Coventry is approximately 17 miles (27 km) away from Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Coventry is:
- Around 13 buses per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Birmingham to Coventry as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Coventry:
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Birmingham New Street and tend to arrive in Coventry.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Coventry:
- You can go to Coventry from Birmingham by bus with National Express or Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $8 (€7) with National Express from Birmingham to Coventry on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Birmingham to Coventry with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways or Cross Country, and you can find Avanti West Coast Birmingham to Coventry tickets for $4 (€4) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Coventry with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Coventry with National Express with 12 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 7 direct trains a day to Coventry with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services to Coventry tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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