How to travel from Coventry to Manchester

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Travel Information between Coventry and Manchester

distanceDistance79 miles (128 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$9 - $22
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 2 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $22 (€19) • 1 h 59 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Take a train or bus to travel 79 miles (128 km) from Coventry to Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Coventry to Manchester.

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from Coventry to Manchester

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Megabus
01:15PM3h05
Coventry
04:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$281One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Megabus
01:15PM3h05
Coventry
04:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$281One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Cross Country
05:47AM2h12
Coventry station (COV)
07:59AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$301One-way
1 transfer
Other options
West Midlands Railway
05:56AM2h49
Coventry station (COV)
08:45AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1031One-way
2 transfers
Megabus
01:30PM3h10
Coventry
04:40PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$281One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
01:15PM2h30
Coventry
03:45PMManchester, Airport
$371One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
01:30PM2h35
Coventry
04:05PMManchester, Airport
$371One-way
0 transfers

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Coventry to Manchester

You can travel by travel between Coventry and Manchester with National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next travel between Coventry and Manchester you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Coventry to Manchester

      FAQs: Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options to Manchester from Coventry. You can take a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Manchester from Coventry is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Coventry to Manchester:

      Taking a bus costs $13 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€19) for the same trip.

      The fastest way to get to Manchester from Coventry is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 59 min.

      Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

      Bus takes on average 2 h 30 min.

      You should expect to travel around 79 miles (128 km) between Coventry and Manchester.

      The average frequency per day from Coventry to Manchester is:

      • Around 12 buses per day.
      • 10 trains a day.

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

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Coventry to Manchester:

      • Most travelers board their bus from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
      • Most travelers board their train from Coventry and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

      The following travel companies offer services from Coventry to Manchester:

      • National Express, Megabus or FlixBus can take you to Manchester by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Megabus from Coventry to Manchester for $9 (€8).
      • Travel with CrossCountry, Virgin Trains or West Midlands Trains for trains to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Coventry to Manchester tickets on Omio for $22 (€19).

      Yes, there are direct services available from Coventry to Manchester with the following travel companies:

      • Direct buses with National Express or Megabus with 1 direct bus per day.

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

      Omio customers who travel from Coventry to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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