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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. 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 bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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$9 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Coventry to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W056578:45 AM0h29Coventry station (COV)9:14 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
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W056578:45 AM0h29Coventry station (COV)9:14 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W029658:36 AM0h20Coventry station (COV)8:56 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$91One-way0 transfers
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W056639:15 AM0h29Coventry station (COV)9:44 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
W056508:15 AM0h30Coventry station (COV)8:45 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
L023648:27 AM0h21Coventry station (COV)8:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$91One-way0 transfers
NX70710:35 AM0h55Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station11:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$111One-way0 transfers
NX70712:30 PM1h00Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$111One-way0 transfers
NX77712:30 PM1h00Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Birmingham:
A train is $0.87 (€0.70) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Birmingham costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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