How to travel from Portsmouth to Coventry

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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 €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 €29, while a train costs an average of €59.

Distance: 112 miles (181 km)

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€29

Average price

Cheapest

€59

Average price

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

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30m

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3h 55m

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Fastest

3h 25m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Portsmouth to Coventry

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX030 · NX460
    6:45 PM5h30
    Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    12:15 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX030 · NX460
    6:45 PM5h30
    Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    12:15 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00858+Great Western RailwayG15005
    8:27 AM3h01
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    11:28 AMCoventry station (COV)
    1451One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL79581+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston+Avanti West CoastC01372
    8:37 AM3h57
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    12:34 PMCoventry station (COV)
    681One-way
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL83896+SouthernG27745+Avanti West CoastW33944
    8:07 AM4h18
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    12:25 PMCoventry station (COV)
    761One-way
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79573+Avanti West CoastW33924+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston
    8:21 AM3h44
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    12:05 PMCoventry station (COV)
    921One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX460
    6:29 PM5h46
    Portsmouth, University
    12:15 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    311One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX460
    8:00 AM8h10
    Portsmouth, International Port
    4:10 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX460
    3:05 PM9h10
    Portsmouth, International Port
    12:15 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to Coventry

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 Portsmouth to Coventry.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Portsmouth and Coventry including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Coventry is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Coventry:

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Coventry costing on average €59.

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 24m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Coventry is approximately 112 miles (181 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Coventry is:
  • Around 16 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Coventry:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Coventry, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Coventry by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Coventry by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Portsmouth to Coventry:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth to Coventry often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Birmingham New Street (BHM), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coventry and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Coventry to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in Coventry, plan to spend at least 2 to 3 days. This allows time to explore key attractions like Coventry Cathedral, the Coventry Transport Museum, and enjoy the local culture and cuisine.

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