Day trip from Birmingham to Coventry
Coventry lies 28 km (17 mi) east of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 28 km (17 mi) apart, Coventry is a realistic day trip from Birmingham: about 27 min each way by road.
| Birmingham | Coventry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 345,324 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | CV1 |
What to see in Coventry
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Art Gallery and Museum | 300,000 | 2010 |
The busiest is Herbert Art Gallery and Museum at 300,000 visitors in 2010. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Coventry
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Staying in Coventry
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Book a hotel in Coventry
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Common questions
How far is Coventry from Birmingham?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line, east of Birmingham; by road roughly 34 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Coventry by road?
About 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Coventry?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.