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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of RM 230 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of RM 230, while a train costs an average of RM 364.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
RM 230 Average price Cheapest | RM 364 Average price | RM 183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Coventry
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Coventry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Coventry:
A bus is RM 134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Coventry costing on average RM 364.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around RM 230 compared to roughly RM 183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -RM 46. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 2h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Coventry
How to get from Portsmouth to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM 4h10 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 10:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station RM 148 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:25 AM 4h10 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 10:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station RM 148 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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L799318:22 AM 3h05 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 11:27 AM Coventry station (COV) RM 600 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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10:22 AM 3h06 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 1:28 PM Coventry station (COV) RM 334 1 One-way 1 transfer 
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Tube from London Victoria to London Euston11:05 AM 4h20 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 3:25 PM Coventry station (COV) RM 388 1 One-way 2 transfers- C82584_C82409+W33180+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston
1:05 PM 4h20 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 5:25 PM Coventry station (COV) RM 388 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:20 AM 4h15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 8:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station RM 148 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:05 AM 5h15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) 4:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station RM 178 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA8896 · BA897512:35 PM 6h35 Southampton Airport 7:10 PM Birmingham International Airport RM 2,175 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA8894 · BA8975
12:35 PM 3h40 Southampton Airport 4:15 PM Birmingham International Airport RM 2,293 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Coventry:
A bus is RM 134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Coventry costing on average RM 364.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Coventry as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Coventry by train.
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