How to travel from Manchester to Coventry

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Coventry

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $17.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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$23

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$59

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3h 38m

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3h 8m

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1h 54m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Manchester to Coventry

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

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

FlixBus
02:00PM9h15
Manchester
11:15PMCoventry
$121One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:00PM9h15
Manchester
11:15PMCoventry
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:20PM3h15
Manchester
04:35PMCoventry
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:50AM4h15
Manchester
07:05AMCoventry
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:50PM7h40
Manchester
02:30AMCoventry
$181One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:45PM4h25
Manchester
02:10AMCoventry
$221One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Coventry.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Coventry including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Coventry is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Coventry costing on average $17 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Manchester to Coventry is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Coventry is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Coventry as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Coventry:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Coventry, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Coventry by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Coventry with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Coventry often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Birmingham New Street (BHM), Leicester. 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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