London to Coventry bus with National Express
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Coventry
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
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.
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.
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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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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 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
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 18:10 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 18:10 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX450 · NX707 | On time 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 23:05 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 22:15 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 22:15 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX422 | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 00:55 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 01:30 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 01:30 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 July | |||||
| NX400 | 05:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 07:15 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX400 · UW12X | 05:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 08:10 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 05:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 08:35 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX460 · UW12X | Delayed 11:05 06:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 10:10 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) | 1 change | |
| NX460 | Delayed 11:05 06:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 09:05 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 08:35 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX460 | Delayed 11:05 08:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 11:20 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX460 · UW12X | Delayed 11:05 08:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 12:10 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) | 1 change | |
| NX550 · NX707 | 09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 13:25 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX460 | Delayed 11:05 10:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 13:40 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX460 · UW12X | Delayed 11:05 10:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 14:30 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 14:10 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 14:10 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX460 | On time 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 15:20 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX460 · UW12X | On time 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 16:10 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) | 1 change | |
| NX460 | On time 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 18:00 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX460 · UW12X | On time 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 19:10 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) | 1 change | |
| NX460 · UW12X | On time 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h39 | 21:09 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) | 1 change | |
| NX460 | On time 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 19:55 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX408 · UW12X | On time 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h09 | 22:39 Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) | 1 change | |
| NX408 | On time 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 21:35 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX460 | On time 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 23:15 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX460 | 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
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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 |
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
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Coventry
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 757, A1, 888 Train: Luton Airport Parkway
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the coach station, with services operating 24/7.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus: Express Train: Stansted Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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