What's the distance between Manchester and Coventry by coach?

The distance between Manchester and Coventry by coach is approximately 81 miles (130 km).

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

You can travel to Coventry from Manchester by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Manchester to Coventry from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Coventry on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:35	Manchester Airport	6h 30m	03:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	Cheapest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	3h 45m	06:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:50	Shudehill	4h 15m	07:05	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	3h 45m	06:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:10	Coach Station	4h 25m	08:35	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Coventry on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Coach Station	5h 5m	15:05	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:05	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 20m	12:25	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	3h 45m	06:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Shudehill	9h 10m	15:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	3h 45m	06:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Coventry on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Coach Station	5h 5m	15:05	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:05	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 20m	12:25	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	3h 45m	06:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Shudehill	9h 10m	15:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	3h 45m	06:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Coventry on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Coach Station	4h 25m	02:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:05	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 25m	12:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	3h 45m	06:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Shudehill	9h 10m	15:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	3h 45m	06:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Coventry on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Coach Station	5h 5m	15:05	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 20m	17:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	4h 5m	06:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Shudehill	9h 10m	15:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	4h 5m	06:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester 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 2 hours and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

80 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £51	Average duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £189	Average duration1h 58m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £20	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £15

National Express Manchester Coventry recent customer reviews

The bus was great and the people at Birmingham were most helpful and at the depot and drivers were very good also

Gary T.

9 September 2025

The driver is something else he refused to pick me from Manchester coach he said because my ticket shows Manchester airport he said I should go and buy another ticket and he show me my ticket no but he refused to pick me I need to take £21 taxi to airport too bad I promise I will not take ur transport to travel again

Olakunle O.

4 October 2023

Very good 👍

Yasainy C.

6 August 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4273 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 £17

Megabus Manchester Coventry recent customer reviews

Bus was nearly two hrs late on Manchester airport. It was cold and chilly outside. Bus was suppose to come at 11:50pm but came at 1:40am. Highly dissatisfied

Akanksha S.

3 January 2023

Lovely excellent

Memory M.

3 October 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Coventry?

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Manchester Airport

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Coventry

A - Pool Meadow Bus Station

B - Coventry - Hales St. Bus Station

C - Coventry

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Coventry

What's the distance between Manchester and Coventry by coach?
The distance between Manchester and Coventry by coach is approximately 81 miles (130 km).
What is the best way to go from Manchester to Coventry without a car?
You can travel to Coventry from Manchester by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£15

17/11

£21

Today

£8

19/11

£14

20/11

£13

21/11

£14

22/11

£15

23/11

£13

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Coventry was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £42 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Coventry based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually National Express, FlixBus 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.