How far is Coventry from Birmingham by coach?

The distance between Birmingham and Coventry by coach is approximately 18 miles (28 km).

What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Coventry without a car?

You can travel to Coventry from Birmingham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Birmingham to Coventry from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Coventry on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	Coach Station	50m	10:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	30m	18:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Coach Station	50m	10:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Coach Station	1h	10:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Coach Station	1h	10:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Coventry on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	35m	04:00	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	20m	04:15	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:30	Great Charles Street Queensway	35m	03:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Coventry on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	35m	04:00	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	20m	04:15	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:30	Great Charles Street Queensway	35m	03:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Coventry on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	35m	04:00	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	03:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	20m	04:15	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:30	Great Charles Street Queensway	35m	03:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Coventry on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Great Charles Street Queensway	35m	03:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	Cheapest
Bus	03:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	20m	04:15	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:30	Great Charles Street Queensway	35m	07:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Coventry on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Great Charles Street Queensway	35m	03:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	Cheapest
Bus	03:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	20m	04:15	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:30	Great Charles Street Queensway	35m	07:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Coventry on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Great Charles Street Queensway	35m	03:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	Cheapest
Bus	03:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	20m	04:15	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:30	Great Charles Street Queensway	35m	07:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Coach Station	40m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Coventry

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Coventry. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage duration

17 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £8	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £14	Average duration28m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £4	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Coventry?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Coventry

A
Pool Meadow Bus Station
Priory Street, Coventry CV1
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B
Coventry - Hales St. Bus Station
Hales St, Coventry CV1, UK
C
Coventry
Tesco Extra, Coventry CV2 2SH, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £11

Megabus Birmingham Coventry recent customer reviews

I am a visitor and was advised to book Megabus to Coventry but unfortunately the bus never arrive for the trip until a staff advised me to opt for a train where I made another payment. It was quite unfortunate for the dissapointment.

Adebayo A.

30 March 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Coventry

How far is Coventry from Birmingham by coach?
The distance between Birmingham and Coventry by coach is approximately 18 miles (28 km).
What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Coventry without a car?
You can travel to Coventry from Birmingham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

19/11

£6

20/11

£6

Today

£5

22/11

£5

23/11

£5

24/11

£5

25/11

£4

26/11

£4

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Coventry was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Coventry as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £9 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Coventry based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.