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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Coventry to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Coventry to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Manchester:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Manchester costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 57m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Coventry to Manchester
How to get from Coventry to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:30 PM 3h00 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station 9:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:30 PM 3h00 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station 9:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G00879
3:30 PM 1h59 Coventry station (COV) 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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G389596:36 PM 2h37 Coventry station (COV) 9:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $35 1 One-way 1 transfer- W34289+G38991
3:36 PM 2h38 Coventry station (COV) 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $35 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34286+G38975
11:36 AM 2h37 Coventry station (COV) 2:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
4:25 PM 3h05 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station 7:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX777 · NX541
8:45 PM 3h40 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX777 · NX120
7:00 PM 3h55 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station 10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Manchester:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Manchester costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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