How to travel from Coventry to London

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Compare train and bus for Coventry to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 138 km

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from Coventry to London

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

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

  • National ExpressNX460
    9:00 AM3h05
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    12:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM2h40
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    1:40 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastL02367
    8:10 AM0h56
    Coventry station (COV)
    9:06 AMLondon Euston (EUS)
    1111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsW05674
    8:05 AM1h45
    Coventry station (COV)
    9:50 AMLondon Euston (EUS)
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsW05679
    8:35 AM1h42
    Coventry station (COV)
    10:17 AMLondon Euston (EUS)
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW02445
    8:45 AM1h09
    Coventry station (COV)
    9:54 AMLondon Euston (EUS)
    701One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM3h15
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    2:15 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX460
    11:15 AM3h05
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    2:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 AM3h10
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    10:20 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    121One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Coventry to London?

It's easy to travel between Coventry and London due to the number of trains and buses that connect the two cities. This popular commuter route has over 30 trains that run every day, with an average journey time of one and a half hours. If you travel by bus, the journey usually lasts around two and a half hours.

What is the Cheapest Way to Get from Coventry to London?

The most economical way to travel from Coventry to London is by bus. Buses are provided by both National Express and Megabus, with services leaving throughout the day, starting in the early hours of the morning with services every 30 minutes to one hour until the late evening. Buses depart from Coventry's Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive and London's Victoria Coach station. Most services run directly, but some may have one change at Heathrow Airport, which increases the journey time by around one hour. The length of the journey may vary depending on the time of day, but it generally lasts around two and a half to three hours. 

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Coventry to London?

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to London is by train. Trains between these cities are provided by Virgin Trains, Chiltern Trains, and West Midlands Railway, and they arrive at Euston Station in London. There are dozens of services each day, with many trains leaving during peak commuter times in the morning and early evening and at lunchtime. Trains leaving from Coventry Station generally run directly, whereas those leaving from Coventry Arena or Canley may have one change in Coventry or Nuneaton. The fastest services usually take around one hour, but this can increase to two hours at certain times of the day, even with no changes.

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Travel from Coventry to London by Train 

The journey times may vary depending on the time of day and the provider, but the quickest direct trains, usually provided by Virgin, take around one hour. This can increase to over six hours if you are travelling overnight with Chiltern Railways and stopping in Birmingham. The first train of the day leaves early in the morning and the last train of the day leaves around midnight. There are also two overnight services that depart in the early hours of the morning. Trains to London depart from Coventry Station, which is in the centre of the city, Coventry Arena, which is to the north, and Canley, which is to the south. They arrive at Euston Station in London, which is close to Kings Cross station and is well connected by public transport.

Travel from Coventry to London by Bus

The first bus of the day departs from Coventry's Pool Meadow Bus Station in the early hours of the morning, with other early morning services departing regularly until breakfast time. Services continue throughout the day until late at night. Buses are provided by National Express and Megabus, and all Megabus coaches run directly with no changes, while National Express services may have one change at Heathrow Airport. They arrive at London's Victoria Coach Station, which is a short walk from Victoria Train Station and is close to the areas of Belgravia and Westminster.

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FAQs: Travel from Coventry to London

Travel to London 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 Coventry to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Coventry and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to London is a bus with an average price of €5.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to London costing on average €11.

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The Coventry to London distance is approximately 138 km.
The average frequency per day from Coventry to London is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 26 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and London 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 Coventry to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coventry to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Coventry to London with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 20 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Coventry to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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