How far is Coventry from Manchester?

The distance between the two cities is 81 miles (130 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Coventry to Manchester leave from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive at Manchester Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre, National Football Museum, East Lancashire Railway, Chill Factore and Jodrell Bank.

Bus Coventry to Manchester from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 35m	9:40pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:20am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	7:15am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:10am	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 20m	11:30am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 30m	11:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:20am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	7:15am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:10am	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 20m	11:30am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	9h 20m	8:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	4:20am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	7:15am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	3:10am	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 20m	11:30am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 50m	5:45am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 50m	4:00pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35am	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	7h 15m	9:50am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	4:20am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	7:15am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	7h 55m	10:30am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 50m	5:45am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	3:10am	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 20m	11:30am	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Coventry to Manchester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 45m	2:20pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:20am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	7:15am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:10am	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 20m	11:30am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Coventry to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $11, 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$12 - $54	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $241	Average Duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $24	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to multiple reviews, customers appreciate the great service provided by Coventry to Birmingham. However, some passengers experienced delays and inconvenience when switching buses. Additionally, it was mentioned that connecting passengers had to wait for a long time before reaching their final destination. Although there were complaints about the bus schedules, overall feedback regarding the service was positive.

National Express Coventry Manchester recent customer reviews

The journey was smooth, but connecting passengers should not have to wait for 1 hour 30 minutes to reach their final destination

Theophilus D.

July 2, 2023

Great service from Coventry to Birmingham. But when we switched buses the bus driver was excellent just abit slow and was late so made my trip a little more difficult but couldn’t fault would recommend

Carley L.

February 14, 2022

In the Coventry the bus was too late

Bhupal Y.

September 30, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $22

Megabus Coventry Manchester recent customer reviews

arrived over 2hours late

Oliwia D.

October 4, 2023

It was fine. We liked sitting just behind the driver in the quiet zone.

Eva G.

June 4, 2023

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Coventry and Manchester?

Stops in Coventry

A - Pool Meadow Bus Station

B - Coventry - Hales St. Bus Station

C - Coventry

Stops in Manchester

A - Manchester Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Coventry to Manchester by bus

How far is Coventry from Manchester?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$25

11/19

$12

Today

$18

11/21

$18

11/22

$11

11/23

$12

11/24

$12

11/25

$12

The cheapest trip from Coventry to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $46 for a bus ticket from Coventry to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-22.