How to travel from London to Coventry

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Compare train and bus for London to Coventry

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Coventry 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 56m. 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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€28

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€10

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2h 26m

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1h 56m

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3h 7m

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2h 37m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from London to Coventry

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX460
    9:00 AM3h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:20 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX460
    11:59 PM2h56
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayV63747+CrossCountryC72376
    7:43 PM1h44
    London Paddington (PAD)
    9:27 PMCoventry station (COV)
    571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Chiltern RailwaysS66138+CrossCountryC72316
    10:36 AM1h51
    London Marylebone (MYB)
    12:27 PMCoventry station (COV)
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Chiltern RailwaysS66142+CrossCountryC74879
    9:36 AM1h52
    London Marylebone (MYB)
    11:28 AMCoventry station (COV)
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Chiltern RailwaysC90854+West Midlands TrainsW06390
    10:02 AM1h52
    London Marylebone (MYB)
    11:54 AMCoventry station (COV)
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 AM2h30
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    9:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX460
    7:00 AM3h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:05 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM3h05
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    9:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Coventry.

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

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

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

The fastest way to travel from London to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The London to Coventry distance is approximately 138 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Coventry is:
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 26 trains per day.

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

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