Coventry, West Midlands to Manchester, Greater Manchester from $15: 4 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• Onboard services for your journey from Coventry to Manchester primarily include catering options provided by Avanti West Coast. You can enjoy a range of snacks and beverages, with options for hot meals available in First Class. If you are traveling in Standard Class, you can purchase food and drinks from the onboard café bar.

• The train service on this route is primarily offered by Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Railway. Avanti West Coast provides First Class seats, which offer spacious seating, power points, and complimentary food and drink. Standard Class seating includes comfortable, regular seats, with the option to reserve a seat. Visit the following websites for more information: Avanti West Coast - avantiwestcoast.co.uk and West Midlands Railway - westmidlandsrailway.co.uk

• Upon arriving at Manchester Piccadilly, you can take advantage of the left luggage service located near the station entrance if you need to store your bags temporarily. The station has restrooms, but no showers are available. To get to the city center quickly, take the metro from Piccadilly station to Market Street; it's only a few stops away on the Piccadilly Line. Alternatively, Bus 142 runs frequently from the station to Piccadilly Gardens, which is in the heart of the city.

• Arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station in Coventry at least 20 minutes before departure to ensure you have enough time to find your bus, as it can be busy and confusing.

• On your way to Manchester, keep an eye on the scenery as you travel along the M6 motorway, where you’ll see a mix of beautiful countryside and industrial landscapes – don’t forget to have your camera ready!

• Upon arrival at Shudehill Interchange in Manchester, familiarize yourself with the layout by checking out the station map available online at Transport for Greater Manchester, and look for signs pointing to local metro and bus services if you need to continue your journey.