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National Museum Cardiff
Wales’s national art and natural history museum, with Impressionist paintings, geology, and major collections in an elegant civic building.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$40
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$93
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 31 m
Trains on Sep 17
36
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Cardiff will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
It's difficult to get from Coventry to Cardiff without transferring at least 2 times.
G00858 · G01107
G00861 · G01109
G00875 · G01114
G00879 · G01118
P69491+
G01092
W34290+
G01148+
W34629
W34289+
G01153+
W35419
W33904+
G01135+
G14937
W34151+
G01144+
W34618
W33924+
W29871+
W34624Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Cardiff:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Cardiff costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 2h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P69491+ G01130+ G39585 | 5:48 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h11 | 8:59 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
P69491+ G01092 | 5:48 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h37 | 9:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
P69491+ G01130+ W35415 | 5:48 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h51 | 8:39 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
L05065+ G01092 | 6:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h40 | 9:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W34144+ G01133+ G14935 | 7:35 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h37 | 10:12 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
P69505+ G01095 | 7:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h40 | 10:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W33904+ G01135+ G14937 | 8:36 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h31 | 11:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80794+ G01098 | 8:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h40 | 11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W33941+ G01140+ W34617 | 9:36 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h34 | 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80805+ G01101 | 9:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h41 | 12:26 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W34151+ G01144+ W34618 | 10:06 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h31 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
W33935+ W29862+ G14939 | 10:35 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h41 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
C17883+ G01102 | 10:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h40 | 1:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W34246+ W29866+ G39611 | 11:06 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h55 | 2:01 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
G00858 · G01107 | 11:30 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h55 | 2:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W34286+ W29868+ W34622 | 11:36 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h32 | 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80826+ G01107 | 11:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h40 | 2:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W33924+ W29871+ W34624 | 12:06 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h31 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
G00861 · G01109 | 12:30 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h55 | 3:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
C01372+ W29873+ G14940 | 12:36 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h32 | 3:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
C17931+ G01109 | 12:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h40 | 3:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W33919+ W29877+ G39622 | 1:06 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h54 | 4:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
W34290+ G01148+ W34629 | 1:36 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h30 | 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80849+ G01113 | 1:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h40 | 4:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W34208+ W29882+ G39625 | 2:06 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h53 | 4:59 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
G00875 · G01114 | 2:30 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h56 | 5:26 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W34292+ W29884+ W34632 | 2:36 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h33 | 5:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80862+ G01114 | 2:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h41 | 5:26 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W33962+ G01150+ G39628 | 3:06 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h53 | 5:59 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
G00879 · G01118 | 3:30 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h59 | 6:29 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W34289+ G01153+ W35419 | 3:36 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h30 | 6:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80873+ G01118 | 3:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h44 | 6:29 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W33938+ W29895+ G39630 | 4:06 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h55 | 7:01 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
W34287+ G01154+ G14941 | 4:36 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h34 | 7:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
Y80886+ G01119 | 4:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h41 | 7:26 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
W34167+ G01159+ G39635 | 5:06 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h53 | 7:59 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Coventry to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 but you can travel from only $18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 95 miles (154 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 1:15 AM |
Last train 9:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Cardiff — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cardiff trip today.
Wales’s national art and natural history museum, with Impressionist paintings, geology, and major collections in an elegant civic building.
Open-air history museum with rescued Welsh buildings, crafts, and exhibitions that bring everyday life from different eras vividly to life.
Compact city-centre museum telling Cardiff’s story through local archaeology, industry, and community displays inside the Old Library.
Revitalised waterfront district with basin views, modern landmarks, trails, and easy access to culture, public art, and waterside walks.
Large central park behind the castle, ideal for riverside walks, arboretum views, sculptures, and quick escapes from the busy centre.
Victorian shopping arcade packed with independent boutiques and period detail, representing Cardiff’s famous arcade culture at its best.
A Welsh breakfast staple of seaweed cooked into a savoury puree, often served with oats or alongside bacon and cockles. It is a classic taste of Welsh coastal cooking.
Cockles gathered from the Welsh coast, commonly eaten with laverbread. They are a long-standing local delicacy linked to South Wales seaside food culture.
A traditional Welsh broth made with lamb or beef, root vegetables, and leeks. It is hearty, homely, and closely associated with Welsh family cooking.
Refined modern British dining with tasting menus in an elegant city-centre setting. It is one of Cardiff’s most acclaimed fine dining restaurants.
A stylish venue known for seasonal Welsh ingredients, creative small plates, and a relaxed but polished atmosphere near the city centre.
Historic indoor market ideal for casual local food, Welsh cakes, fresh produce, and traditional snacks. It offers a lively everyday taste of Cardiff.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local transit and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants often add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, tip around 10%. Taxi tips are optional, often rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tipping, but small tips are appreciated.
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Cardiff Central -> St Mary Street, Cardiff
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to Cardiff by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Coventry to Cardiff trains use the Coventry to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Cardiff train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Coventry has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
Ticket office support is available at Coventry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Coventry: Parking, WC.
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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