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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Exeter to Coventry
Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to Coventry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Coventry:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Coventry costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 6h 2m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Exeter to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:55 PM 9h15 Exeter 2:10 AM Coventry $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:55 PM 9h15 Exeter 2:10 AM Coventry $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:55 PM 9h15 Exeter 2:10 AM Coventry $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Coventry:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Coventry costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Coventry as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Coventry by train.
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