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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Leicester:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Leicester costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.68. The journey takes 54m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Coventry to Leicester
How to get from Coventry to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX7771:50 AM0h40Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station2:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX7771:50 AM0h40Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station2:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX7771:50 AM0h40Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station2:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G00849 · G008068:30 AM1h43Coventry station (COV)10:13 AMLeicester station (LEI)$161One-way1 transfer
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W1130811:56 AM0h54Coventry station (COV)12:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)$241One-way1 transfer - G66627+W1129710:56 AM0h55Coventry station (COV)11:51 AMLeicester station (LEI)$241One-way1 transfer
- NX7774:20 AM0h45Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station5:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- NX7776:35 AM0h45Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station7:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- NX77710:35 AM0h50Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station11:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Leicester:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Leicester costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express.
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