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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham Coach Station which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coventry and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Coventry to Manchester?

The distance between Coventry and Manchester is 101 miles. The road distance is 102.1 miles.

How do I travel from Coventry to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Coventry to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £30 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Coventry to Manchester?

The train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Manchester bus from?

Coventry to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Manchester train from?

Coventry to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Coventry station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Manchester?

The best way to get from Coventry to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham Coach Station, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Coventry to Manchester bus arrive?

Coventry to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Coventry to Manchester train arrive?

Coventry to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Manchester is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Coventry to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Coventry to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Coventry to Manchester?

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Coventry to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Coventry to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 59m
£30–95
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station707 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
3h 33m
£13–35
Drive 101.5 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Manchester101.5 mi
1h 55m
£26–37
Train via Rugby
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 15m
£35–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station422 / ...
4h 20m
£14–35
Bus via Newhall St
1. Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Dale HouseX1
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill InterchangeUk076 / ...
4h 21m

Coventry to Manchester by train

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Distance: 100.1 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Coventry, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £30–95 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 33m.

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