The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Coventry takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff Central Station to Coventry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff Central Station and Coventry. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Coventry at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central Station station and arriving at Coventry station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Cardiff Central Station to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff Central Station to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cardiff Central Station to Coventry train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Coventry is 154.2 km. The road distance is 203 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h.