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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m 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 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).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Coventry
How to get from Cardiff to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM9h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)8:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM9h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)8:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G66712 · G010098:45 AM2h38Cardiff Central (CDF)11:23 AMCoventry station (COV)$351One-way1 transfer
Other options
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Y808478:10 AM2h54Cardiff Central (CDF)11:04 AMCoventry station (COV)$581One-way2 transfers- Y61973+G66730+Y808599:10 AM2h54Cardiff Central (CDF)12:04 PMCoventry station (COV)$581One-way2 transfers
- G01067 · G010139:45 AM2h38Cardiff Central (CDF)12:23 PMCoventry station (COV)$661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM6h25Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)8:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM6h40Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:25 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM7h25Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)10:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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