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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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m 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 $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Coventry costing on average $71 (€60).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (1h 51m by train vs 2h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $71 (€60) compared to roughly $53 (€45) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
FlixBus11:10 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:10 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G010272:25 PM1h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:23 PMCoventry station (COV)$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G010058:25 AM1h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:23 AMCoventry station (COV)$501One-way0 transfers
W34266 · W341242:54 PM2h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:38 PMCoventry station (COV)$921One-way1 transfer- W33888 · W342658:54 AM2h44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:38 AMCoventry station (COV)$921One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:40 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:50 AM2h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:45 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Coventry:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Coventry costing on average $71 (€60).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Coventry by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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