How to travel from Manchester to Coventry

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Travel Information from Manchester to Coventry

distanceDistance79 miles (128 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$9 - $15
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 2 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $15 (€13) • 1 h 43 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or CrossCountry

Take a train or bus to travel 79 miles (128 km) from Manchester to Coventry. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Coventry.

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from Manchester to Coventry

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Megabus
09:50AM3h05
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:55PMCoventry
$321One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
08:45PM3h45
Manchester, Coach Station
12:30AMCoventry
$241One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Cross Country
08:25AM1h58
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:23AMCoventry station (COV)
$1111One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Cross Country
09:03AM2h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:23AMCoventry station (COV)
$491One-way
1 transfer
Cross Country
09:03AM2h05
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:08AMCoventry station (COV)
$1111One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
08:35AM2h23
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:58AMCoventry station (COV)
$1111One-way
1 transfer
National Express
08:30AM4h00
Manchester, Coach Station
12:30PMCoventry
$281One-way
1 transfer
Megabus
07:20AM3h05
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
10:25AMCoventry
$291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:00AM4h35
Manchester, Coach Station
02:35PMCoventry
$261One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best route between Manchester and Coventry with National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Manchester to Coventry. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Coventry

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Coventry: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Coventry from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Coventry:

      A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $15 (€13) from Manchester to Coventry.

      The fastest way from Manchester to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 43 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Coventry that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 2 h 25 min.

      You should expect to travel around 79 miles (128 km) between Manchester and Coventry.

      The average frequency per day from Manchester to Coventry is:

      • 1 bus per day.
      • 12 trains a day.

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

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Coventry:

      • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Manchester to Coventry depart from Manchester, Coach Station to Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
      • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Manchester to Coventry depart from Manchester Piccadilly to Coventry.

      The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Coventry:

      • Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can get you to Coventry by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Megabus from Manchester to Coventry for $9 (€8) on Omio.
      • Travel with CrossCountry, Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains or Transport for Wales to go to Coventry by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find CrossCountry Manchester to Coventry tickets on Omio for $15 (€13).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Coventry with the following travel companies:

      • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Coventry with Megabus or National Express.
      • You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Coventry with CrossCountry or Virgin Trains.

      Direct services to Coventry tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Many of our customers traveling from Manchester to Coventry don't make Coventry their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Coventry are London, Birmingham, London Euston or London Heathrow Airport, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Coventry to any of these top destinations today!
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