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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 prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Coventry:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Coventry costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Coventry
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.
NX106 · NX7073:25 AM6h55Exeter, Honiton Road10:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX106 · NX7073:25 AM6h55Exeter, Honiton Road10:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W29782 · XC039900+
S8661311:27 AM3h33Exeter St Davids (EXD)3:00 PMCoventry station (COV)$621One-way2 transfers
Other options
G01071 · XC040000+
S8661510:27 AM3h33Exeter St Davids (EXD)2:00 PMCoventry station (COV)$621One-way2 transfers
G01071 · XC040000+
Y41857+
S8661510:04 AM3h56Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2:00 PMCoventry station (COV)$621One-way3 transfers
G01077 · XC039800+
Y41866+
S8661111:45 AM4h15Exeter St Thomas (EXT)4:00 PMCoventry station (COV)$621One-way3 transfers
NX106 · NX7073:15 AM7h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court10:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$251One-way1 transfer
NX102 · NX7779:50 AM6h10Exeter, Honiton Road4:00 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$291One-way1 transfer
NX102 · NX7779:40 AM6h20Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court4:00 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Coventry:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Coventry costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains 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 CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
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