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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Bolton to Coventry
Compare the available ways to get from Bolton to Coventry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Coventry:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Coventry costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 12m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Coventry
How to get from Bolton to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Coventry is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:54 AM 2h44 Bolton 8:38 AM Coventry $139 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
5:54 AM 2h44 Bolton 8:38 AM Coventry $139 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
6:54 AM 2h29 Bolton 9:23 AM Coventry $151 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
8:54 AM 2h29 Bolton 11:23 AM Coventry $151 1 One-way 1 transfer9:54 AM 2h29 Bolton 12:23 PM Coventry $151 1 One-way 1 transfer10:54 AM 2h29 Bolton 1:23 PM Coventry $151 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Coventry:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Coventry costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Coventry as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Coventry by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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