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from Edinburgh to Coventry

You can get from Edinburgh to Coventry by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Edinburgh to Coventry on 19 May we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

07:00Edinburgh Airport1h10 08:10Birmingham International Airport
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£691One-way
Cheapest
21:50Edinburgh15h25 13:15Coventry
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£311One-way
Other options
19:05Edinburgh Airport1h25 20:30London Stansted Airport
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£781One-way
21:05Edinburgh Airport1h15 22:20London Luton Airport
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£851One-way
09:10Edinburgh Airport1h40 10:50London Gatwick Airport
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£951One-way

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Thu
19 May
£79Avanti West Coast
£31National Express
£63easyJet
Sun
22 May
£172Cross Country
£40National Express
£124easyJet
Mon
23 May
£79Avanti West Coast
£30National Express
£63easyJet

Travel Information between Edinburgh and Coventry

distanceDistance254 miles (409 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach, flight or train
priceTicket price range£71 - £163
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £71 • 11 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £80 • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express, easyJet or Avanti West Coast

Travel 254 miles (409 km) by coach, flight or train from Edinburgh to Coventry. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £71. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express, easyJet or Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Edinburgh to Coventry.

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FAQs

How do you get from Edinburgh to Coventry?

You can travel between Edinburgh and Coventry 3 different ways: coach, flight or train.

What is the cheapest way to go to Coventry from Edinburgh?

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Coventry. Tickets for a coach cost on average £71.

This is compared to other travel options to Coventry:

A coach journey is usually £9 less than a journey to Coventry by plane, which costs on average £80 for the same trip.

A coach is generally £92 less than a train for the same route. A train costs on average £163 from Edinburgh to Coventry.

What is the quickest way from Edinburgh to Coventry?

The fastest way to get to Coventry from Edinburgh is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Coventry that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 11 h 25 min   of travel time.

In comparison, getting to Coventry by train can take on average 4 h 31 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Coventry?

The Edinburgh to Coventry distance is approximately 254 miles (409 km).

How many scheduled departures are there a day from Edinburgh to Coventry?

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Coventry is:

  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Edinburgh to Coventry as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

When going from Edinburgh to Coventry, where do I depart from Edinburgh and where do I arrive in Coventry?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Edinburgh to Coventry:

  • Most travellers board their coach from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Coventry, Tesco Extra.
  • Most travellers take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Coventry.

Which travel companies can take me from Edinburgh to Coventry?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Coventry:

  • You can travel between Edinburgh and Coventry by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £71 with National Express from Edinburgh to Coventry.
  • You can travel from Edinburgh to Coventry by flight with easyJet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £80 with easyJet from Edinburgh to Coventry.
  • You can travel by train from Edinburgh to Coventry with Avanti West Coast, and you can find Avanti West Coast Edinburgh to Coventry tickets for £163 on Omio.

What is another destination I should add to my tour from Edinburgh to Coventry?

Many of our customers travelling from Edinburgh to Coventry don't make Coventry their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are London, Birmingham or Leicester, either of which you could add to your Edinburgh and Coventry trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Coventry to any of these top destinations today!

When should I purchase a ticket to Coventry from Edinburgh online to score the best deals?

When planning your trip from Edinburgh to Coventry, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Coach tickets cost £71 one way on average.
  • Plane tickets cost £80 one way on average.
  • Train tickets cost £163 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Coventry from Edinburgh online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.