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What is the best way to travel from Coventry to Manchester?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool to Manchester from Coventry. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 30m
£8
£11
27
Train
1h 59m
£18
£38
25
Car
1h 40m
£15
£16
2

What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Coventry?

You can reach Manchester with just £8 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £10
Monday
from £10
Tuesday
from £8
Wednesday
from £10
Thursday
from £9
Friday
from £10
Saturday
from £12

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    02:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    06:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    15:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    23:20
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    06:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    18:40
    Coventry
    20:20
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 59m
    0
    19:30
    Coventry
    Central Station
    21:29
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £18
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 27m
    0
    12:33
    Coventry
    Central Station
    15:00
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £21
  • CrossCountry
    1h 59m
    0
    12:30
    Coventry
    Central Station
    14:29
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £24
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 25m
    0
    09:08
    Coventry
    Central Station
    11:33
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £33

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    02:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    06:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    15:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    03:10
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 12m
    0
    05:47
    Coventry
    Central Station
    07:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £21
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 29m
    0
    05:56
    Coventry
    Central Station
    08:25
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £73

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    02:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    06:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    15:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    07:10
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    16:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    06:50
    Coventry
    08:40
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 50m
    0
    20:40
    Coventry
    23:30
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    02:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    06:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    15:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    16:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    07:10
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    16:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    23:20
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    06:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    07:10
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    16:10
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    02:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    06:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 12m
    0
    05:47
    Coventry
    Central Station
    07:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £21
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 29m
    0
    05:56
    Coventry
    Central Station
    08:25
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £73

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    16:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    03:10
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    12:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    15:35
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    19:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    15:45
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    20:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    03:10
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 59m
    0
    08:30
    Coventry
    Central Station
    10:29
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £24
  • CrossCountry
    1h 59m
    0
    09:30
    Coventry
    Central Station
    11:29
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £24
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 14m
    0
    08:45
    Coventry
    Central Station
    10:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £66
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 8m
    0
    09:36
    Coventry
    Central Station
    11:44
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £66

What are the fastest trips from Coventry to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester from Coventry in just 1h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 1h 40m
Monday
from 2h 12m
Tuesday
from 1h 50m
Wednesday
from 3h 30m
Thursday
from 2h 12m
Friday
from 4h 0m
Saturday
from 1h 59m

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    18:40
    Coventry
    20:20
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 59m
    0
    19:30
    Coventry
    Central Station
    21:29
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £18
  • CrossCountry
    1h 59m
    0
    12:30
    Coventry
    Central Station
    14:29
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £24
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 25m
    0
    09:08
    Coventry
    Central Station
    11:33
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £33
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 27m
    0
    12:33
    Coventry
    Central Station
    15:00
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £21
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    02:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    06:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    15:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    23:20
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    06:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 12m
    0
    05:47
    Coventry
    Central Station
    07:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £21
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 29m
    0
    05:56
    Coventry
    Central Station
    08:25
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £73
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    02:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    06:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    15:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    23:20
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    06:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    06:50
    Coventry
    08:40
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 50m
    0
    20:40
    Coventry
    23:30
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    15:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    02:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    06:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    07:10
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    16:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    15:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    02:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    06:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 12m
    0
    05:47
    Coventry
    Central Station
    07:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £21
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 29m
    0
    05:56
    Coventry
    Central Station
    08:25
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £73
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    02:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    06:05
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    23:20
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    06:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    07:10
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    16:10
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    12:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    16:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    03:10
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 59m
    0
    08:30
    Coventry
    Central Station
    10:29
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £24
  • CrossCountry
    1h 59m
    0
    09:30
    Coventry
    Central Station
    11:29
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £24
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 8m
    0
    09:36
    Coventry
    Central Station
    11:44
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £66
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 14m
    0
    08:45
    Coventry
    Central Station
    10:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £66
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    15:35
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    19:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    12:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    15:45
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    20:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    03:10
    Coventry
    Trinity St
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Coventry to Manchester

What are the most popular stations in Coventry and Manchester?

In Coventry, you will usually depart from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Central Station or Cannon Park, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Coventry? With 7 connections between 6 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Coventry and Manchester, you can pay as low as £8 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Manchester in just 1h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Coventry and Manchester are National Express, FlixBus and West Midlands Trains, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Coventry and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Coventry Airport or to Salford, and look at flights from East Midlands Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Coventry to Manchester?

The most popular companies between Coventry and Manchester, are National Express, FlixBus and West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast

All you need to know when you travel from Coventry to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Coventry to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Coventry to Manchester

How can I reach Manchester from Coventry?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Manchester from Coventry.

How far is Manchester from Coventry?

The distance between Coventry and Manchester is 128.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Coventry and Manchester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 22 kgs, and a flight 32 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Coventry to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester with just £8 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Coventry to Manchester?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 1h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Coventry and to Manchester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Coventry and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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