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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Manchester to Coventry:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Coventry costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Coventry
How to get from Manchester to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:40 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:40 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G010058:25 AM1h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:23 AMCoventry station (COV)$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G010037:25 AM1h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:23 AMCoventry station (COV)$1041One-way0 transfers
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W339408:03 AM2h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:08 AMCoventry station (COV)$1041One-way1 transfer - G01144+W341309:03 AM2h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:08 AMCoventry station (COV)$1041One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:10 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:50 AM2h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:45 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Coventry:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Coventry costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 14 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 bus and train 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 CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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