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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. 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 bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $260.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$111 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 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 Glasgow to Coventry:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Coventry costing on average $111 (€93).
A bus is $202 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Coventry costing on average $260 (€218).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
The journey is about 26m faster (4h 47m by train vs 5h 13m by car) and roughly $57 (€48) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($111 (€93) vs $168 (€141)). 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.
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How to get from Glasgow to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:55 PM9h40Glasgow8:35 AMCoventry$371One-way0 transfers
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- 10:55 PM9h40Glasgow8:35 AMCoventry$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:55 PM9h40Glasgow8:35 AMCoventry$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:55 PM9h40Glasgow9:35 AMCoventry$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Coventry:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Coventry costing on average $111 (€93).
A bus is $202 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Coventry costing on average $260 (€218).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Coventry as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Coventry by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 22 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
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