How to travel from Edinburgh to Coventry

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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 bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $48.

Distance: 254 miles (409 km)

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$157

Average price

$54

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$69

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5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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30m

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10h 55m

Average total duration

10h 25m

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4h 11m

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1h 11m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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easyJet

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from Edinburgh to Coventry

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

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

National Express
11:45AM14h25
Edinburgh
02:10AMCoventry
$501One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
11:45AM14h25
Edinburgh
02:10AMCoventry
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:45AM10h10
Edinburgh
06:55PMCoventry
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Coventry

Travel to Coventry 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 Edinburgh to Coventry.

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There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Coventry including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Coventry is a flight with an average price of $25 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Coventry:

A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Coventry costing on average $31 (€25).

A flight is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Coventry costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Coventry is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 9h 55m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Coventry is approximately 254 miles (409 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Coventry is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Coventry:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Coventry, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink to go to Coventry by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Coventry by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER to go to Coventry by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Coventry with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Coventry often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Birmingham New Street (BHM), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coventry and these popular destinations at a great price.
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