Bristol to Coventry bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Coventry

Showing times and prices for Apr 04

Cheapest price

$24

Average price

$38

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 58 m

Buses per day

15

Distance

129 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol to Coventry will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Bristol to Coventry without transferring at least once.

  • National ExpressNX106 · NX707
    5:50 AM4h30
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    10:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX100 · NX777
    2:20 PM4h35
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    6:55 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX100 · NX707
    9:20 PM4h50
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    2:10 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX100 · NX707
    10:50 AM4h15
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    3:05 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX100 · NX707
    1:00 AM4h25
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    5:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Bristol to Coventry

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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Bus
Train

$27

Average price

Cheapest

$59

Average price

4h 13m

Average total duration

3h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Bristol to Coventry Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:00AM
Arrival Time
05:25AM
Duration
4h25
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:05AM
Arrival Time
08:35AM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:35AM
Arrival Time
08:35AM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:35AM
Arrival Time
10:35AM
Duration
6h00
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:50AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$24
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
12:25PM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
04:20PM
Duration
6h05
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:50AM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:15AM
Arrival Time
04:20PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$76
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
04:00PM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:10PM
Arrival Time
06:25PM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:15PM
Arrival Time
05:20PM
Duration
4h05
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:20PM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
4h35
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:45PM
Arrival Time
07:50PM
Duration
4h05
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:20PM
Arrival Time
12:40AM
Duration
6h20
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:05PM
Arrival Time
02:30AM
Duration
7h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
03:05AM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:35PM
Arrival Time
02:30AM
Duration
6h55
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:20PM
Arrival Time
02:10AM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$29

Live departures

Bristol to Coventry bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Coventry buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX100 · NX707
On time
8:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h50
1:10 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 transfer
Saturday, April 4
national_expressNX100 · NX707
Delayed
4:20 PM 12:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h25
9:20 AM 9:20 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h00
7:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
6h00
9:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX106 · NX707
On time
4:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h30
9:20 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX101 · NX777
Delayed
12:15 PM 8:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h25
11:25 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX100 · NX707
Delayed
4:20 PM 9:50 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h15
2:05 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h05
3:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX102 · NX777
On time
11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h00
3:00 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
6h15
5:25 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX101 · NX707
On time
12:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h05
4:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX100 · NX777
Delayed
4:20 PM 1:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h35
5:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX104 · NX707
On time
2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h05
6:50 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
6h20
11:40 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
6h55
1:30 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX100 · NX707
On time
8:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h50
1:10 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Coventry

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Buses from Bristol to Coventry run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 3h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
80 miles (129 km)
Average bus duration
3h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
$17 (€14)
Buses per day
13
Fastest bus
3h 30m
First bus
12:10 AM
Last bus
11:55 PM
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Bristol to CoventryYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Coventry with National Express, Megabus for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€14)
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
$21 (€17)
Megabus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Coventry

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Coventry by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Coventry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Bristol to Coventry can start from as little as $17 (€14) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bristol to Coventry is $27 (€22) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Bristol to Coventry is 3h 30m to travel the 80 miles (129 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Bristol to Coventry leaves at 12:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Bristol to Coventry leaves at 11:55 PM.
There are 13 buses a day from Bristol to Coventry which require at least one change with National Express, Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Bristol to Coventry, you can count on National Express, Megabus for the best way to get you to Coventry. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Bristol and Coventry and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Bristol , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Stoke Gifford, UWE East Gate, Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange), Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus), London, Victoria Coach Station, Weston-super-Mare, Regent St (Interchange), Weston-super-Mare, Diamond Batch Car Park Stop (Worle Station) . When arriving in Coventry , you can end your journey in bus stations like Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway, Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop), Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham, Brunel Street .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Coventry from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Bristol to Coventry is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Coventry including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bristol to Coventry:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Bristol to Coventry for bus company National Express, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bristol to Coventry depends on the bus companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Bristol to Coventry.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bristol to Coventry:
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Bristol to Coventry:
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Bristol to Coventry.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Bristol to Coventry with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Bristol to Coventry with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Bristol to Coventry with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bristol to Coventry

Bristol
Coventry
The major bus station for departures in Bristol is Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) for your trip from Bristol to Coventry.
Bristol, Airport Bus Station
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Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus)
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