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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Manchester is to bus which costs £12 - £40 and takes 2h 55m.

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 £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coventry and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

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 £26 - £150.

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 FlixBus, depart from Coventry 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 £26 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Coventry to Manchester bus arrive?

Coventry to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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?

Book your Coventry to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Coventry to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Coventry to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Coventry to Manchester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 59m
£26–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coventry to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980
2h 55m
£12–40
Drive 101.5 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Manchestercar 101.5 mi
1h 55m
£25–36
Train via Rugby
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 13m
£35–84
Bus via Newhall St
1. Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Dale Housebus X1
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030 / ...
4h 4m

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 £26–150 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Coventry to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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