What is the cheapest way to get from South Wales to Coventry?

The cheapest way to get from South Wales to Coventry is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Wales to Coventry?

The fastest way to get from South Wales to Coventry is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between South Wales and Coventry?

No, there is no direct bus from South Wales station to Coventry station. However, there are services departing from Fernhill station and arriving at Pool Meadow Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Kingsway Hilton GP, Cardiff Bridge KQ and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between South Wales and Coventry?

No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Cwmbach and arriving at Coventry via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from South Wales to Coventry?

The distance between South Wales and Coventry is 149 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

How do I travel from South Wales to Coventry without a car?

The best way to get from South Wales to Coventry without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £100.

How long does it take to get from South Wales to Coventry?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from South Wales to Coventry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Wales to Coventry bus from?

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

Where do I catch the South Wales to Coventry train from?

South Wales to Coventry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbach station.

Train or bus from South Wales to Coventry?

The best way to get from South Wales to Coventry is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the South Wales to Coventry bus arrive?

South Wales to Coventry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where does the South Wales to Coventry train arrive?

South Wales to Coventry train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from South Wales to Coventry?

Yes, the driving distance between South Wales to Coventry is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from South Wales to Coventry.

How do I get a train ticket from South Wales to Coventry?

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Where can I stay near Coventry?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 18m
£57–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
5h 48m
£29–47
Drive 118.5 mi
1. Drive from South Wales to Coventrycar 118.5 mi
2h 36m
£30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
9h 22m
£46–93

South Wales to Coventry by train

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Distance: 147.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Coventry via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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