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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 196 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 196, while a train costs an average of DKK 516.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 516 Average price | DKK 196 Average price Cheapest | DKK 303 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Coventry
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Coventry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Coventry:
A bus is DKK 320 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Coventry costing on average DKK 516.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 51m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 516 compared to roughly DKK 303 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 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 · NX7778:50 AM 3h35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:25 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station DKK 116 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
NX100 · NX7778:50 AM 3h35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:25 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station DKK 116 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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Y808418:33 AM 2h01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 10:34 AM Coventry station (COV) DKK 809 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G008791:09 PM 2h19 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 3:28 PM Coventry station (COV) DKK 224 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Y808358:01 AM 2h03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 10:04 AM Coventry station (COV) DKK 298 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Y808951:00 PM 2h04 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 3:04 PM Coventry station (COV) DKK 298 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX100 · NX7773:00 PM 3h55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 6:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station DKK 116 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX101 · NX77711:50 AM 4h15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 4:05 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station DKK 116 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM 3h40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 3:40 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station DKK 152 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Coventry:
A bus is DKK 320 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Coventry costing on average DKK 516.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Coventry by bus.
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