Coventry to Birmingham bus

Buses from Coventry to Birmingham

Buses offer a fast and convenient way to travel from Coventry to Birmingham with National Express operating over 30 daily departures. The first service leaves 2:10 a.m. at and the last departure of the day sets off at 11:35 p.m. Average travel time is 40 minutes with the fastest taking 35 minutes. All services are direct with a few calling at Birmingham Airport. Buses to Birmingham leave from Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station, a major bus hub for the city. National Express coaches from Coventry arrive at Birmingham Coach Station located on Mill Lane in the Digbeth area. From there it’s a five minute walk along Digbeth High Street to the city centre.

Taking the Bus from Coventry

National Express buses from Coventry to Birmingham depart from the Pool Meadow Bus Station, conveniently located in the city centre. There are frequent buses, operated by Stagecoach, National Express Coventry and Travel de Courcey, which provide a comprehensive local travel network around the city and out to surrounding villages and towns. Coventry has a limited night bus service. The city is the home of the Black Cab, with taxi ranks located across Coventry.[/p]

Getting into Birmingham by Bus

Birmingham has been growing in popularity as a visitor destination and is a city that successfully blends the new with the old. Streets contain elegant Victorian houses alongside contemporary buildings of glass and steel. Birmingham is sometimes referred to as England's 'Venice', with over a hundred kilometres of canals, providing excellent recreational opportunities and a calm oasis within this bustling city. Visitor attractions include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, the National Sea Life Centre and the fascinating exhibits of the Back to Basics Museum. Buses from Coventry to Birmingham arrive at the Birmingham Coach Station, a major interchange, located in the city centre. Birmingham's extensive public transport system is operated by Network West Midlands and consists of urban trains, local buses and the Midland Metro, a light rail system. Birmingham features one of the longest bus routes in Europe, which is over 30 km in length and has 272 bus stops. Taxis are available at the coach station.