There are 3 ways to get from Coventry to Cardiff University by bus, train, 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.
Coventry to Cardiff University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff University is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Coventry and Cardiff University is 117 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Cardiff University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs £18 - £35.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Coventry to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Coventry to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Coventry to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Cardiff University is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
National Express operates a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Coventry to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Coventry to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Cardiff University is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Coventry to Cardiff University.
Book your Coventry to Cardiff University train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1737+ hotels available in Cardiff University.