How to travel from Coventry to Cardiff

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Compare bus and train 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 $19. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 95 miles (154 km)

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$59

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4h 21m

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3h 51m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Coventry to Cardiff

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBus
    2:35 AM10h40
    Coventry
    1:15 PMCardiff
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:35 AM10h40
    Coventry
    1:15 PMCardiff
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:35 AM10h40
    Coventry
    1:15 PMCardiff
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Coventry to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff 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 Coventry to Cardiff.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Coventry and Cardiff including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Cardiff costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Coventry to Cardiff is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
The average frequency per day from Coventry to Cardiff is:
  • Around 11 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coventry to Cardiff:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coventry to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Coventry to Cardiff:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Coventry to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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