How far is Birmingham from Coventry by coach?

The journey from Coventry to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 18 miles (28 km).

Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Coventry without a car?

The best way to go from Coventry to Birmingham without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Coventry to Birmingham from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Coventry to Birmingham on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:20	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	35m	23:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	14:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	25m	15:15	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	14:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	1h	15:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	14:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	1h	15:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	14:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	1h 5m	15:55	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Birmingham on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	35m	02:30	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	20m	04:40	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	00:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:35	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	40m	03:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	00:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	00:55	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Birmingham on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	35m	02:30	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	20m	04:40	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	00:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:35	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	40m	03:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	00:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	00:55	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Coventry to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. 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 - £9	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £14	Average duration21m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £4	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 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.

6 April 2024

Awful. Load music. Racist comments. Vile journey

Paul O.

30 September 2023

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

Ewelina C.

3 June 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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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 - Birmingham Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Coventry to Birmingham

How far is Birmingham from Coventry by coach?
The journey from Coventry to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 18 miles (28 km).
Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Coventry without a car?
The best way to go from Coventry to Birmingham without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£4

14/11

£5

Today

£4

16/11

£5

17/11

£4

18/11

£4

19/11

£4

20/11

£4

The cheapest trip from Coventry to Birmingham was searched and found on 18 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 Coventry to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £9 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 £4, which is on 2025-11-18.

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.