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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Coventry is to rideshare which costs £2 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Coventry is to train which takes 21 min and costs £6 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Coventry?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Allison Street and arriving at Ringway. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Coventry?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Coventry. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Birmingham to Coventry?

The distance between Birmingham and Coventry is 19 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Coventry without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £6 - £16.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to Coventry takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Coventry bus from?

Birmingham to Coventry bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Allison Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Coventry train from?

Birmingham to Coventry train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Coventry?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Coventry is to train which takes 21 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Birmingham to Coventry bus arrive?

Birmingham to Coventry bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Ringway station.

Where does the Birmingham to Coventry train arrive?

Birmingham to Coventry train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Coventry station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Coventry?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Coventry is 23 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Birmingham to Coventry.

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

Book your Birmingham to Coventry train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Coventry?

There are 1490+ hotels available in Coventry.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham to Coventry?

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Coventry by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Coventrytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
21 min
£6–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Allison Street to Ringwaybus X1
1h 10m
£2–4
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Coventryrideshare 22.9 mi
45 min
£2
Drive 22.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Coventrycar 22.4 mi
28 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birmingham to Coventrytaxi 22.4 mi
28 min
£65–80

Birmingham to Coventry by train

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Distance: 18.7 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Coventry every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 21 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express Coventry operates a bus from Allison Street to Ringway every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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