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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $51 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Edinburgh to Coventry:
A flight is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Coventry costing on average $51 (€42).
A flight is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Coventry costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Bus takes on average 10h 52m.
The journey is about 57m faster (4h 54m by train vs 5h 51m by car) and roughly $87 (€70) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($84 (€69) vs $171 (€139)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Coventry
How to get from Edinburgh to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Coventry is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 12747:30 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport8:40 PMLondon Stansted Airport$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 12747:30 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport8:40 PMLondon Stansted Airport$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RK 12747:30 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport8:40 PMLondon Stansted Airport$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W339338:52 AM4h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:38 PMCoventry station (COV)$701One-way0 transfers
- W3406010:52 AM4h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:38 PMCoventry station (COV)$751One-way0 transfers
- W3412412:52 PM4h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:38 PMCoventry station (COV)$751One-way0 transfers
- NX183 · NX70711:45 AM14h25Edinburgh, Bus Station2:10 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$451One-way1 transfer
- NX180 · NX7779:10 PM11h25Edinburgh, Bus Station8:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM15h25Edinburgh, Bus Station2:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$641One-way1 transfer
- RK 86041:50 PM1h25Edinburgh Airport3:15 PMLondon Stansted Airport$291One-way0 transfers
- RK 5976:20 AM1h25Edinburgh Airport7:45 AMLondon Stansted Airport$291One-way0 transfers
- U23138:45 PM1h20Edinburgh Airport10:05 PMLondon Stansted Airport$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Coventry:
A flight is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Coventry costing on average $51 (€42).
A flight is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Coventry costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Bus takes on average 10h 52m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Coventry as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Coventry by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Coventry by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 26 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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