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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 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.
NX707 · NX120Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
C74876Other options
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NX400 · NX121
NX707 · NX120
NX777 · NX120Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Coventry to Manchester
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.

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Manchester:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Manchester costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- 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, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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