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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
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