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Compare bus and train 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 €5. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€7 Average price | €6 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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Coventry to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Coventry to Birmingham.

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Birmingham:
A train is $4 (€3) 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 15 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains.
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