What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coventry?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Coventry is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coventry?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Coventry is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Coventry?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Coventry station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Pool Meadow Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Coventry?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Coventry via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Coventry?

The distance between Cardiff and Coventry is 127 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Coventry without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coventry without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £60 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Coventry?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Cardiff to Coventry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Coventry bus from?

Cardiff to Coventry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Coventry train from?

Cardiff to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Coventry?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Coventry is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Cardiff to Coventry bus arrive?

Cardiff to Coventry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Coventry train arrive?

Cardiff to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Coventry?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Coventry is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Coventry.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Coventry?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Coventry?

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Where can I stay near Coventry?

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Cardiff to Coventry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Coventry by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 28m
£64–97
Drive 114.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Coventrycar 114.8 mi
2h 18m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
4h 14m
£29–71
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Allison Street to Belgrade Theatrebus X1
4h 45m

Cardiff to Coventry by train

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.3 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Coventry, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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