How to travel from Cardiff to Coventry

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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Coventry

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 95 miles (154 km)

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Driving

$66

Average price

$27

Average price

Cheapest

$42

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 24m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Coventry is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Coventry:

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Coventry costing on average $66 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Coventry including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cardiff to Coventry among Omio's users.

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from Cardiff to Coventry

How to get from Cardiff to Coventry by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cardiff to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM9h10
    Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
    8:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM9h10
    Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
    8:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG66712 · G01009
    8:45 AM2h38
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    11:23 AMCoventry station (COV)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Transport for WalesG39597+CrossCountryG00854+West Midlands TrainsY80847
    8:10 AM2h54
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    11:04 AMCoventry station (COV)
    $581One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transport for WalesY61973+CrossCountryG66730+West Midlands TrainsY80859
    9:10 AM2h54
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    12:04 PMCoventry station (COV)
    $581One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01067 · G01013
    9:45 AM2h38
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    12:23 PMCoventry station (COV)
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:10 AM6h25
    Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
    8:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM6h40
    Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
    6:25 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:10 AM7h25
    Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
    10:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Coventry

Travel to Coventry easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Coventry.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Coventry including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Coventry is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Coventry:

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Coventry costing on average $66 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

The distance from Cardiff to Coventry is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Coventry is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Coventry as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Coventry:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Coventry, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Coventry by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Coventry by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Coventry often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Birmingham New Street (BHM), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coventry and these popular destinations at a great price.

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