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Compare bus and train for Colchester to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Colchester to Coventry:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Coventry costing on average $81 (€67).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Colchester to Coventry
How to get from Colchester to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX717 · NX7774:40 PM5h55Colchester, East Hill / High Street10:35 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX717 · NX7774:40 PM5h55Colchester, East Hill / High Street10:35 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NX717 · NX77711:55 AM3h45Colchester, East Hill / High Street3:40 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
F10614+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Marylebone+
S93899+
XC0390008:37 AM4h18Colchester station (COL)12:55 PMCoventry station (COV)$1021One-way3 transfers
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Marylebone+
L38525+
LM136500+
P671968:41 AM4h31Colchester station (COL)1:12 PMCoventry station (COV)$1021One-way3 transfers
W33294+
LM136300+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+
F134029:37 AM3h53Colchester station (COL)1:30 PMCoventry station (COV)$1041One-way3 transfers
NX717 · NX7772:10 PM6h30Colchester, East Hill / High Street8:40 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$611One-way1 transfer
NX717 · NXA6 · NX4602:35 AM7h30Colchester, East Hill / High Street10:05 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$691One-way2 transfers
NX717 · NX7776:40 PM5h50Colchester, East Hill / High Street12:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Coventry:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Coventry costing on average $81 (€67).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Coventry as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Essex to go to Coventry by bus.
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