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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Coventry:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Coventry costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Coventry
How to get from Bristol to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX100 · NX7079:20 PM4h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:10 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX100 · NX7079:20 PM4h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:10 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Y808418:33 AM2h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:34 AMCoventry station (COV)$641One-way1 transfer
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C1780211:00 AM2h04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:04 PMCoventry station (COV)$581One-way1 transfer
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Y808479:00 AM2h04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:04 AMCoventry station (COV)$641One-way1 transfer
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Y8085910:00 AM2h04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:04 PMCoventry station (COV)$641One-way1 transfer
NX100 · NX7079:20 AM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
NX104 · NX7073:45 PM4h05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:50 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
NX100 · NX70710:50 AM4h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)3:05 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Coventry:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Coventry costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Coventry as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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