What is the cheapest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff Bay is to bus via Newhall St which costs £12 - £23 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff Bay?

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Belgrade Theatre and arriving at Millennium Centre via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Coventry to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Coventry and Cardiff Bay is 127 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.

How do I travel from Coventry to Cardiff Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Coventry to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £29 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Coventry to Cardiff Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Coventry to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Cardiff Bay bus from?

Coventry to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Belgrade Theatre station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Cardiff Bay train from?

Coventry to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Coventry to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £29 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Coventry to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Coventry to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Coventry to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

Coventry to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Cardiff Bay is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Coventry to Cardiff Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Coventry to Cardiff Bay?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

Coventry to Cardiff Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 5m
£30–101
Bus via Newhall St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Dale HouseX1
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDUk077 / ...
7h 22m
£13–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Birmingham Coach StationX1
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
5h 25m
£16–42
Drive 115.3 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Cardiff Bay115.3 mi
2h 18m
£29–42

Coventry to Cardiff Bay by train

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.3 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Coventry, England and Cardiff Bay, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £26–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belgrade Theatre to Millennium Centre via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 5h 25m.

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