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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 138 km
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2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
There are 2 ways to get from Coventry to London: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to London from Coventry is by taking a coach, which costs on average €7.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Coventry to London:
A coach is €5 less than a train with an average ticket price of €13 from Coventry to London.
The fastest way from Coventry to London is by train with an average journey time of 56 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 40 min.
You should expect to travel around 137 km from Coventry to London.
The average frequency per day from Coventry to London is:
- 25 coaches a day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to London from Coventry as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Coventry to London:
- Most travellers who book a coach ticket from Coventry to London depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Most travellers board their train from Coventry and arrive in London Euston.
The following travel companies offer services from Coventry to London:
- National Express, Megabus or FlixBus can get you to London by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Coventry to London for €7 on Omio.
- West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or CrossCountry can get you to London by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with West Midlands Trains from Coventry to London for €13 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Coventry to London with the following travel companies:
- You can find 14 direct coaches per day to London with National Express or FlixBus.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to London with West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast.
Direct services to London 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 journey.
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