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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Coventry to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Cardiff:
A bus is $21 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Cardiff costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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