What is the distance between Manchester and Coventry?

About 81 miles (130 km) separate Manchester and Coventry.

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

If you're headed to Coventry from Manchester, chances are that your bus will leave from Shudehill and arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Manchester to Coventry from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Coventry on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35pm	Manchester Airport	6h 30m	3:05am	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Coach Station	4h 25m	6:55pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Coach Station	4h 25m	6:55pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Coach Station	4h 25m	6:55pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Coventry on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Coach Station	3h 55m	12:25pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 20m	12:25pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 45m	6:30am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Shudehill	9h 10m	3:10pm	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 45m	6:30am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Coventry on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Coach Station	5h 5m	3:05pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 20m	12:25pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 45m	6:30am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Shudehill	9h 10m	3:10pm	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 45m	6:30am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Coventry on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	Coach Station	4h 25m	2:10am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 25m	12:30pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 45m	6:30am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Shudehill	9h 10m	3:10pm	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	3h 45m	6:30am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Coventry on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Coach Station	5h 5m	3:05pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 20m	5:20pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	4h 5m	6:50am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Shudehill	9h 10m	3:10pm	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	4h 5m	6:50am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Coventry

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Coventry. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

80 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $86	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $242	Average Duration1h 58m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $25	Average Duration1h 50m	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $17

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.

September 9, 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.

October 4, 2023

Very good 👍

Yasainy C.

August 6, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4273 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 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.

January 3, 2023

Lovely excellent

Memory M.

October 3, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Coventry?

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Manchester Airport

C - Coach Station

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 traveling from Manchester to Coventry by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$19

11/17

$27

Today

$10

11/19

$18

11/20

$17

11/21

$18

11/22

$19

11/23

$17

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Coventry was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $10

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 $10 to $54 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 $17 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.