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Compare bus and train for Horley to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Horley to Coventry
Compare the available ways to get from Horley to Coventry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Coventry:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Coventry costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 3h 34m versus 2h 22m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Horley to Coventry
How to get from Horley to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Horley to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:45 PM 3h20 Horley 4:05 PM Coventry $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:45 PM 3h20 Horley 4:05 PM Coventry $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:45 PM 3h20 Horley 4:05 PM Coventry $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:40 PM 3h45 Horley 5:25 PM Coventry $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:40 PM 3h45 Horley 6:25 PM Coventry $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Coventry:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Coventry costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Coventry as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, Southern, West Midlands Trains to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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