The cheapest buses from London to Coventry
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Coventry will cost around £ 17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 8.
Timetable London to Coventry
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The fastest buses from London to Coventry
Fastest Journey
2 h 15 m
Average
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
138 km
Of the 14 buses that leave London for Coventry every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Coach Information to Coventry from London
 | Distance | 85 miles (137 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 1 h 50 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £5 (€6) |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | National Express or Megabus |
Coaches from London to Coventry cover the 85 miles (137 km) long route taking on average 1 h 50 min with our travel partners like National Express or Megabus. There are direct coach services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this trip for as low as £3, but the average price of coach tickets is £5. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Coventry, Transport Museum (HS1).
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London to Coventry with National Express
National Express coaches will get you from London to Coventry from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Coventry coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
National Express has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and travelling by coach between London and Coventry:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Coaches from London to Coventry
Taking coaches is an excellent option for anyone who wants to travel from London to Coventry. With a journey time of between two hours 15 minutes and two hours 45 minutes, coaches are relatively quick, and with 11 daily departures, passengers will have plenty of times to choose from.
Which coach companies travel from London to Coventry?
Passengers won't have to waste much time choosing their coach company for journeys to Coventry. Only National Express covers the London to Coventry route, offering direct services all year round.
How long is the coach from London to Coventry?
Direct coaches to Coventry from London take between two hours 15 minutes and two hours 45 minutes to reach their destination. Indirect services via Milton Keynes are also available and take as little as three hours 15 minutes.
How many coaches are there from London to Coventry?
Travellers won't lack possible departure times when heading to Coventry by coach. Every day, 11 direct coach services depart from London Victoria for Coventry, along with 7-10 indirect journeys that may still be worth considering.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Coventry?
Departure bus station: All coaches from London to Coventry will leave from London Victoria Coach Station, London's biggest coach travel hub. Victoria Coach Station is around 200 metres away from Victoria Station. This means that travellers can easily reach coach departures via the London Underground or Overground rail networks. Expect journeys from the West End to take 15 minutes, with a short walk from the Underground platforms. The coach station hosts a cafe and shops where travellers can buy snacks, newspapers and other essentials. Free WiFi is also provided for smartphone and laptop users.
Arrival bus station: Coaches to Coventry from London will arrive at the city's National Express bus stop, which is located at the Pool Meadow Coach Station. Pool Meadow is on the edge of the city centre and visitors can walk down Priory Street or Trinity Street to reach the Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre, Coventry Cathedral or the Herbert Art Gallery. Those headed to Coventry Train Station can take the 9 or 9A bus routes, which also provide links to Coventry University. Rugby or football fans can also take the 4 bus to the Ricoh Arena. Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Travel Tips
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from London Victoria and arrive in Coventry, Transport Museum (HS1).
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their coaches from London Victoria and need to travel around 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city centre to get to this coach station.
Passengers arriving in Coventry most often arrive at Coventry, Transport Museum (HS1) and need to travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from this coach station to the city centre.
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