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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 an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 138 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€34 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Coventry
Compare the available ways to get from London to Coventry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Coventry:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Coventry costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
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How to get from London to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:25 AM 2h30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 11:55 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 AM 2h30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 11:55 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W331622:09 PM 0h55 London Euston (EUS) 3:04 PM Coventry station (COV) €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L1231410:03 PM 2h04 London Euston (EUS) 12:07 AM Coventry station (COV) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
W3328411:24 PM 1h37 London Euston (EUS) 1:01 AM Coventry station (COV) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Y808371:56 PM 1h46 London Euston (EUS) 3:42 PM Coventry station (COV) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 AM 2h30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 9:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM 3h05 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 9:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM 3h10 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 11:55 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Coventry:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Coventry costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 81 trains per day.
- Around 26 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Lumo, Great Western Railway to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- 64 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
- 21 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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