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

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most practical and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

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

Traveling from Coventry to Birmingham takes around 40m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 18 miles (28 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Coventry to Birmingham?

Coventry and Birmingham are 18 miles (28 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Coventry to Birmingham?

The majority of buses traveling from Coventry to Birmingham start their journey at Pool Meadow Bus Station and wind up at Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

How much are the bus tickets from Coventry to Birmingham?

The bus ticket costs $9 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $6 and $12, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Is it possible to take a day trip from Coventry to Birmingham?

Yes, a day trip from Coventry to Birmingham is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Coventry and Birmingham is about 30m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Birmingham before making your way back to Coventry.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Spa, Cadbury World, Gas Street Basin and Twycross Zoo.

Coventry to Birmingham Bus Tickets

TodayMay 1

from $5

TomorrowMay 2

from $5

SatMay 3

from $5

SunMay 4

MonMay 5

from $6

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WedMay 7

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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 2 at 2:35am
Departure city: Coventry
Departure location: Coventry (Pool Meadow)
Arrival time: May 2 at 3:15am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 40m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 2 at 4:20am
Departure city: Coventry
Departure location: Pool Meadow Bus Station
Arrival time: May 2 at 4:40am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Airport - BHX
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20m
Departure time: May 2 at 1:55am
Departure city: Coventry
Departure location: Pool Meadow Bus Station
Arrival time: May 2 at 2:30am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 35m
Departure time: May 2 at 11:20pm
Departure city: Coventry
Departure location: Coventry (Pool Meadow)
Arrival time: May 2 at 11:55pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 35m
Departure time: May 2 at 1:55am
Departure city: Coventry
Departure location: Pool Meadow Bus Station
Arrival time: May 2 at 2:30am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 35m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Coventry to Birmingham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $12	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$6 - $19	Average Duration29m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $5	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Coventry to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Coventry to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$9

Average bus trip duration40m

Number of daily buses31

Earliest bus departure1:55am

Distance18 miles (28 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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National Express

4/529,159 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and missed connecting buses due to late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.

National Express Coventry Birmingham recent customer reviews

The bus didn't arrive. I didn't get on it. Frustrating

Kehinde R.

April 6, 2024

Awful. Load music. Racist comments. Vile journey

Paul O.

September 30, 2023

very bad, bus was late so i missed another one from birmingham.

Ewelina C.

June 3, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/58,448 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,162 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Infobus

4/5463 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, FlixTrain, KLR Bus

Coventry to Birmingham Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Coventry to Birmingham. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Coventry to Birmingham from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Birmingham from Coventry, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Coventry and Birmingham?

Stops in Coventry

A - Pool Meadow Bus Station

B - Coventry - Hales St. Bus Station

C - Coventry

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions for your trip Coventry - Birmingham

How can I travel from Coventry to Birmingham without a car?
How long does it take to get to Birmingham from Coventry by bus?
What is the travel distance from Coventry to Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Coventry to Birmingham?
How much are the bus tickets from Coventry to Birmingham?
Is it possible to take a day trip from Coventry to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

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

Best price found

04/29

$5

04/30

$5

Today

$5

05/02

$5

05/03

$5

05/04

$5

05/05

$6

05/06

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The cheapest trip from Coventry to Birmingham was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $10 for a bus ticket from Coventry to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-05-02.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Coventry and Birmingham!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Coventry to Birmingham, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Coventry to Birmingham.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Coventry to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus Coventry to Birmingham: Trip Overview

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Coventry to Birmingham Bus

Where are the popular stops in Coventry and Birmingham?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Coventry - Birmingham

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

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

What is the travel distance from Coventry to Birmingham?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Coventry to Birmingham?

How much are the bus tickets from Coventry to Birmingham?

Is it possible to take a day trip from Coventry to Birmingham?

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

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