The average train between Coventry and Cardiff Central Station takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry to Cardiff Central Station. 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 Coventry and Cardiff Central Station. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Coventry is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Cardiff Central Station at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Cardiff Central Station station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Coventry to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Coventry to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Coventry to Cardiff Central Station train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Coventry and Cardiff Central Station is 154.2 km. The road distance is 203 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 55m.