You can get from Coventry to London by train, bus or flight.
To get from Coventry to London on 23 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 85 miles (137 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach or train | |
Ticket price range | £16 - £29 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £16 • 1 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £29 • 1 h 26 min | |
Popular travel companies | Megabus or Avanti West Coast |
Travel 85 miles (137 km) by coach or train to London from Coventry. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 26 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £16. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Megabus or Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Coventry to London.
It's easy to travel between Coventry and London due to the number of trains and buses that connect the two cities. This popular commuter route has over 30 trains that run every day, with an average journey time of one and a half hours. If you travel by bus, the journey usually lasts around two and a half hours.
The most economical way to travel from Coventry to London is by bus. Buses are provided by both National Express and Megabus, with services leaving throughout the day, starting in the early hours of the morning with services every 30 minutes to one hour until the late evening. Buses depart from Coventry's Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive and London's Victoria Coach station. Most services run directly, but some may have one change at Heathrow Airport, which increases the journey time by around one hour. The length of the journey may vary depending on the time of day, but it generally lasts around two and a half to three hours.
The fastest way to travel from Coventry to London is by train. Trains between these cities are provided by Virgin Trains, Chiltern Trains, and West Midlands Railway, and they arrive at Euston Station in London. There are dozens of services each day, with many trains leaving during peak commuter times in the morning and early evening and at lunchtime. Trains leaving from Coventry Station generally run directly, whereas those leaving from Coventry Arena or Canley may have one change in Coventry or Nuneaton. The fastest services usually take around one hour, but this can increase to two hours at certain times of the day, even with no changes.
Omio helps you to find the quickest and cheapest ways to travel between Coventry and London so that you can compare and book the best mode of transport for your trip.
The journey times may vary depending on the time of day and the provider, but the quickest direct trains, usually provided by Virgin, take around one hour. This can increase to over six hours if you are travelling overnight with Chiltern Railways and stopping in Birmingham. The first train of the day leaves early in the morning and the last train of the day leaves around midnight. There are also two overnight services that depart in the early hours of the morning. Trains to London depart from Coventry Station, which is in the centre of the city, Coventry Arena, which is to the north, and Canley, which is to the south. They arrive at Euston Station in London, which is close to Kings Cross station and is well connected by public transport.
The first bus of the day departs from Coventry's Pool Meadow Bus Station in the early hours of the morning, with other early morning services departing regularly until breakfast time. Services continue throughout the day until late at night. Buses are provided by National Express and Megabus, and all Megabus coaches run directly with no changes, while National Express services may have one change at Heathrow Airport. They arrive at London's Victoria Coach Station, which is a short walk from Victoria Train Station and is close to the areas of Belgravia and Westminster.
There are 2 ways to get from Coventry to London: coach or train.
The cheapest way from Coventry to London is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £16 compared to other travel options to London:
A coach journey is usually £12 less than a journey to London by train, which costs on average £29 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to London from Coventry is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 26 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to London by coach can take on average 1 h 55 min.
The distance from Coventry to London is approximately 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Coventry to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and London as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Coventry to London:
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