How to get from Coventry to Manchester
- 117 km as the crow flies
- 16 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Coventry to Manchester. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 117 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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117 km
Coventry to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Coventry → Manchesterbus
FlixBus·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Coventry to Manchester
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
All departures
- 00:45
- 01:45
- 02:45
- 03:45
- 07:40
- 08:40
- 09:40
- 10:40
- 11:40
- 15:25
- 16:25
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 23:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 2h 45m€11Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Coventry to Manchester works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Coventry to Manchester, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Coventry to Manchester: common questions
How long does it take to get from Coventry to Manchester?
The most useful route takes about 2h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Coventry to Manchester?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Coventry to Manchester?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:45.
How far is Manchester from Coventry?
About 117 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Coventry to Manchester cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Coventry to Manchester?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Coventry to Manchester?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026