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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Coventry is to bus which costs £2 - £17 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Coventry is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Coventry?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rutland Street and arriving at Coventry University. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Coventry?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Coventry via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Leicester to Coventry?

The distance between Leicester and Coventry is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Coventry without a car is to bus which takes 1h 6m and costs £2 - £17.

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

The bus from Rutland Street to Coventry University takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Coventry bus from?

Leicester to Coventry bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Rutland Street station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Coventry train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Coventry?

The best way to get from Leicester to Coventry is to bus which takes 1h 6m and costs £2 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £30 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Leicester to Coventry bus arrive?

Leicester to Coventry bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Coventry University station.

Where does the Leicester to Coventry train arrive?

Leicester to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Coventry?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Coventry is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Leicester to Coventry.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Coventry?

There are 1367+ hotels available in Coventry.

Can I share a ride from Leicester to Coventry?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leicester and Coventry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Coventry by bus, train, rideshare, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rutland Street to Coventry Universitybus X6
1h 6m
£2–17
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Coventrytrain Nuneaton - Leamington Spa
1h 21m
£14–30
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Coventryrideshare 26 mi
49 min
£3–5
Drive 26 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Coventrycar 26 mi
33 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Coventrytaxi 26 mi
33 min
£80–100

Leicester to Coventry by bus

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Coventry.

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Distance: 27.4 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Rutland Street to Coventry University hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Coventry via Nuneaton in around 1h 21m.

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