How to travel from Coventry to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Coventry to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €57.

Distance: 254 miles (409 km)

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€121

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€44

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€69

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5h 34m

Average total duration

5h 4m

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11h 22m

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10h 52m

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4h 20m

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1h 20m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.5kg

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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from Coventry to Edinburgh

How to get from Coventry to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Coventry to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West CoastW01952
09:36AM4h43
Coventry station (COV)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$751One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ryanair UKRK 596
05:55AM1h25
London Stansted Airport
07:20AMEdinburgh Airport
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU2338
08:10AM1h05
Birmingham International Airport
09:15AMEdinburgh Airport
$1381One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02929
11:36AM4h42
Coventry station (COV)
04:18PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$701One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02376
01:36PM4h44
Coventry station (COV)
06:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$751One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC74878 · C75330
10:30AM5h37
Coventry station (COV)
04:07PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1171One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX707 · NX183
10:35AM9h55
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
08:30PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$511One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30PM11h45
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
08:15AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:10AM14h35
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
09:45PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$461One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU2310
08:50AM1h20
London Stansted Airport
10:10AMEdinburgh Airport
$581One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2302
08:45AM1h20
London Luton Airport
10:05AMEdinburgh Airport
$771One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2304
11:55AM1h20
London Luton Airport
01:15PMEdinburgh Airport
$891One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Coventry to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel between Coventry and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Coventry and Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $24 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Edinburgh:

A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $28 (€25) from Coventry to Edinburgh.

A flight is $16 (€15) less than a train with an average ticket price of $41 (€37) from Coventry to Edinburgh.

The quickest way to travel from Coventry to Edinburgh is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Edinburgh by bus takes 10 h 20 min on average.

Train takes 4 h 43 min on average.

Edinburgh is approximately 254 miles (409 km) away from Coventry.

The average frequency per day from Coventry to Edinburgh is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • 37 flights per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Edinburgh from Coventry as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coventry to Edinburgh:

  • Buses from Coventry to Edinburgh most often leave from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
  • Trains from Coventry to Edinburgh most often leave from Coventry and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Coventry to Edinburgh:

  • You can go to Edinburgh from Coventry by bus with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus or Arriva Midlands. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $28 (€25) with Megabus from Coventry to Edinburgh on Omio.
  • You can go to Edinburgh from Coventry by plane with easyJet or British Airways. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $38 (€34) with easyJet from Coventry to Edinburgh on Omio.
  • You can travel by train from Coventry to Edinburgh with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express, and you can find Avanti West Coast Coventry to Edinburgh tickets for $41 (€37) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Coventry to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct flight to Edinburgh with with 28 direct flights per day.
  • You can find 1 direct train per day to Edinburgh with Avanti West Coast.

Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Coventry to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from Coventry to Edinburgh usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you're looking to explore London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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