London to Coventry bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Coventry

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£17

Fastest journey

2 h 15 m

Average duration

2 h 23 m

Buses per day

32

Distance

138 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Coventry will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.

Fast coaches

Of the 32 buses that leave London for Coventry every day 21 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 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:052h30
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
09:35Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
£81One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
12:402h30
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
15:10Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
£81One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
06:303h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:35Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
£81One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
12:003h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
15:10Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
£81One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
16:003h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
19:10Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
£91One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 137 km

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Most popular
Train

£10

Average Price

Cheapest

£27

Average Price

3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Coventry bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 14:54
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
18:10 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
2h30
18:10 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450 · NX707
On time
19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
4h05
23:05 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h45
22:15 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus20:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
2h15
22:15 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX42222:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h55
00:55 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h00
01:30 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
2h25
01:30 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
Friday 18 July
national_expressNX40005:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
07:15 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX400 · UW12X05:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
08:10 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus05:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h05
08:35 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX460 · UW12X
Delayed
11:05 06:00London, Victoria Coach Station
4h10
10:10 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop)
1 change
national_expressNX460
Delayed
11:05 06:00London, Victoria Coach Station
3h05
09:05 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
2h30
08:35 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX460
Delayed
11:05 08:00London, Victoria Coach Station
3h20
11:20 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX460 · UW12X
Delayed
11:05 08:00London, Victoria Coach Station
4h10
12:10 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop)
1 change
national_expressNX550 · NX70709:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h55
13:25 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX460
Delayed
11:05 10:30London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
13:40 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX460 · UW12X
Delayed
11:05 10:30London, Victoria Coach Station
4h00
14:30 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop)
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
14:10 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
2h30
14:10 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX460
On time
12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h20
15:20 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX460 · UW12X
On time
12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
4h10
16:10 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop)
1 change
national_expressNX460
On time
14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
4h00
18:00 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX460 · UW12X
On time
14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
5h10
19:10 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop)
1 change
national_expressNX460 · UW12X
On time
16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
4h39
21:09 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop)
1 change
national_expressNX460
On time
16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h25
19:55 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX408 · UW12X
On time
18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
4h09
22:39 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop)
1 change
national_expressNX408
On time
18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h05
21:35 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX460
On time
20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h45
23:15 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX460
On time
22:59 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h56
01:55 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Coventry

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Buses from London to Coventry run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
137 km
Average bus duration
2h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Buses per day
26
Direct buses
14
Fastest bus
2h 15m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:57
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus London to Coventry

Find the best coaches from London to Coventry with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from £5. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Coventry from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from London to Coventry with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: £14
  • National Express frequency: 8 a day

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.

FAQs: London to Coventry coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Coventry with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Coventry.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Coventry

London
Coventry
The major coach station for departures in London is London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 for your trip from London to Coventry.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Northern Perimeter Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • The Crown Rivers (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station)
  • Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Golders Green StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
carConnection
Car connection
Golders Green Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • McDonald's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Golders Green Station
  • Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Northway
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks (in the station)
  • Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
  • Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Airport Way
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks (in the station)
  • Burger King (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
  • Bus: 757, A1, 888 Train: Luton Airport Parkway
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Bassingbourn Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the coach station, with services operating 24/7.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
  • Bus: National Express, Airport Bus: Express Train: Stansted Express
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
information
London, Wembley Stadium (First Way)
information
The major coach station for arrivals in Coventry is Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station for your trip to Coventry from London.
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus StationWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Fairfax Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
  • Bus: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12X, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 27, 48, 85, 585 Train: Coventry Station

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