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

The journey from Coventry to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 81 miles (130 km).

How can I get from Coventry to Manchester without driving?

You can reach Manchester from Coventry by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Coventry to Manchester from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:05	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 35m	21:40	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	07:15	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 15m	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 50m	16:00	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 15m	07:35	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 50m	18:20	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	07:15	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 20m	11:30	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:05	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 35m	21:40	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	07:15	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 20m	11:30	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	9h 20m	20:20	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	07:15	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 20m	11:30	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:35	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	7h 55m	10:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	07:15	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	03:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 20m	11:30	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	07:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 50m	16:00	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Manchester on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:15	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 25m	21:40	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	07:15	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:10	Coventry (Pool Meadow)	8h 20m	11:30	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	01:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	4h 20m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Coventry to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £10, 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£10 - £43	Average duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £189	Average duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £21	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 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.

2 July 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.

14 February 2022

In the Coventry the bus was too late

Bhupal Y.

30 September 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 4270 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 Coventry Manchester recent customer reviews

arrived over 2hours late

Oliwia D.

4 October 2023

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

Eva G.

4 June 2023

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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 travelling by bus from Coventry to Manchester

What's the distance between Coventry and Manchester by coach?
The journey from Coventry to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 81 miles (130 km).
How can I get from Coventry to Manchester without driving?
You can reach Manchester from Coventry by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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

£13

14/11

£14

Today

£14

16/11

£16

17/11

£13

18/11

£11

19/11

£8

20/11

£8

The cheapest trip from Coventry to Manchester was searched and found on 19 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 Coventry to Manchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £8 to £47 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 £8, which is on 2025-11-19.

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.