There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands to Coventry by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148 / ...
1h 35m£33–43Drive 47.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Midlands to Coventrycar 47.6 mi
57 min£12–17Train
- Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Coventrytrain Nuneaton - Leamington Spa
1h 50m£33–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Midlands to Coventrytaxi 47.6 mi
57 min£130–170Bus
- Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X6
2h 48m£18–31Bus via Sainsbury's
- Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
3h 48m£16–20
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Coventry is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Coventry is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Coventry station. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Pool Meadow Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Coventry via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between East Midlands and Coventry is 48 miles. The road distance is 47.9 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands to Coventry without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £30 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from East Midlands to Coventry, including transfers.
East Midlands to Coventry bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Brooksby College station.
East Midlands to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.
The best way to get from East Midlands to Coventry is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Coventry, England?
You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Coventry via Melton Mowbray and Nuneaton in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Pool Meadow Bus Station via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 2h 48m.
Train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Nuneaton to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Bus from Bus Station to Sainsbury's
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury's
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Bus Station to Sainsbury's
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- National Express
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £130–170
Bandana Cab Melton Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7599 477 952
- Website
- bandanacab.com
Darren's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7824 444 883
- Website
- darrens-taxi.co.uk
Handy Cars Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1664 563 618
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
East Midlands to Coventry bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.
East Midlands to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Coventry is 48 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from East Midlands to Coventry.
There are 1473+ hotels available in Coventry.















